Thousands of pupils were educated down the years at the school on Cross Green Lane in LS9 until it closed at the end of August in 2009. These wonderful photos, plucked from the YEP archive, showcase life at the school, formed from East Leeds and Cross Green High Schools, when it first opened in September 1996. It also beings into focus academic achievement and sporting success. Spotted anyone you remember? READ MORE: 61 amazing photos of Leeds high schools in the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

7. Copperfields College memories
Two pupils - Karla Walker, left, and Jamie Sadd - pictured with boy band D-SIDE - from left, Derek, Dane, Shane, Ryan and Shane - after the five piece performed at the school in April 2003. | YPN Photo: YPN

8. Copperfields College memories
New school uniforms and lockers in September 1996. | YPN Photo: YPN

9. Copperfields College memories
A pupil of Class 7P hard at work in November 1999. | Emma Nichols Photo: Emma Nichols

10. Copperfields College memories
Pupils of Class 7P hard at work in November 1999. | Emma Nichols Photo: Emma Nichols

11. Copperfields College memories
Copperfields College helped launch the Proof of Age Partnership run by West Yorkshire Trading Standards at Elland Road in November 2001. Pictured is pupil Stacey Thistlewood with Linda Davis , Trading Standards enforcement officer and West Yorkshire Police Chief Suptintendent Andrew Rennison. | YPN Photo: YPN

12. Copperfields College memories
Globe trotting pupils, from left, are Lisa Ratcliffe, Christopher Chappelow and Anita Coker. Pictured in November 1997. | YPN Photo: YPN


