Each of these familiar faces in this photo gallery went to school in Leeds before finding fame and fortune in their chosen field. Faces from the world of stage and screen though to sport, music and the arts all are featured. Some were born in Leeds while others grew up in the city. Were you in class with any of them back in the day? 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

19. Matthew Lewis
Actor Matthew Lewis was a pupil at Menston St Mary's in Leeds. He is best known for his role as Neville Longbottom in the Harry Potter film series. | Getty Photo: Getty

20. Kadeena Cox OBE
Double Paralympic champion Kadeena Cox went to both primary and secondary school in Leeds. Her first school was Bracken Edge Primary and she went to Wetherby High School. Photo: Getty

21. Ernie Wise
One half of a much loved British comedy duo, Ernie Wise attended Thorpe Infant and Junior School and then East Ardsley Boys' School. Photo: Getty

22. Gabby Logan MBE
TV presenter Gabby Logan attended Cardinal Heenan High School and Notre Dame Sixth Form College in Leeds. She is a former international rhythmic gymnast. | Getty Photo: Getty

23. Nile Wilson
Former artistic gymnast and Olympic medalist Nile Wilson attended Farsley Farfield Primary and Pudsey Grangefield School. He retired from the sport in January 2021. | Getty Photo: Getty

24. Alan Bennett
Armley-born actor, author, playwright and screenwriter Alan Bennett attended Christ Church, Upper Armley, Church of England School and then Leeds Modern School, which is now Lawnswood School. | Getty Photo: Getty


