The school opened in September 1948 and consisted of the main hall, administration quarters, a number of small classrooms, gymnasium and the central Tower Block which housed the schools main departments: Mathematics, English, Science and Humanities. The school was set out into blocks. These blocks consisted of White block, Blue block, Red block, Green block and Yellow block. This photo gallery showcases three decades of life at the school on Rein Road and features images from inside the classroom, staff photographs as well as sports days and swimming galas through to the school gardens. This wonderful collection is published courtesy of the David Atkinson Archive whose collection is housed on photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. Do you recognise anyone? READ MORE: Unseen photos chart of a golden age of Leeds pub culture LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
13. Woodkirk Secondary School
In the foreground are three boys working on the school garden. They are Colin Masser, Albert Butterworth and Michael Hall. Also seen are the tennis courts, playground and main entrance to the school. This photo dates back to March 1965. | David Atkinson Archive Photo: David Atkinson Archive
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Prizewinners at the first Speech Day to be held at Woodkirk Secondary School in July 1960. | David Atkinson Archive Photo: David Atkinson Archive
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The greenhouses in the school grounds pictured in January 1966. The snowy view looks across to Beacon works. | David Atkinson Archive Photo: David Atkinson Archive
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This black and white photo shows the staff of Woodkirk Secondary School in July 1959. Do you recognise anyone? | David Atkinson Archive Photo: David Atkinson Archive
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Examinations are taking place for the pupils of Form 1A in March 1966. They are seated at single Wooden desks with hinged lids, grooves for pencils and pens, and ink wells. | David Atkinson Archive Photo: David Atkinson Archive
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Share your memories of life at Woodkirk Secondary School with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: [email protected] or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN | David Atkinson Archive Photo: David Atkinson Archive