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: West Ardsley in the 1960s - Landmarks and mining heritage in focus LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
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House swimming sports were staged at Morley Swimming Baths in June 1965. Pictured is the second class in the shallow end. Photo: David Atkinson Archive, Leeds Libraries
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This black and white photo shows the staff of Woodkirk Secondary School in July 1959. Do you recognise anyone? Photo: David Atkinson Archive, Leeds Libraries
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Pupils of form 3E at work in the metalwork room in July 1965. They are under direction of teacher, Mr. J. Banks. Photo: David Atkinson Archive, Leeds Libraries
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Three young cyclists, Peter Morris, Vincent Wainwright and Steven Entwhistle are pictured riding along Rein Road in July 1968. Eventually, the M62 was to cut across Rein Road and the houses on the left, near to where the car is visible, were shortly to be demolished. Photo: David Atkinson Archive, Leeds Libraries
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A view across to Tingley Gasworks from Woodkirk Secondary School. The photograph, dating back to June 1967, was taken at the beginning of the construction of the M62. Photo: David Atkinson Archive, Leeds Libraries
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