Diana Rigg, best known for her role as Emma Peel in The Avengers, attended Fulneck School as a boarder back in the day. The actress is just one of generations of pupils educated at the Pudsey school since it first opened in 1753. Fast forward to 2025 and the historic independent day and boarding school confirmed via facebook that with “deep regret” it plans to close its doors for good at the end of the academic year.. Your YEP trawled through its archives to publish these photos which are sure evoke memories for those who went to the school. Spotted anyone you remember? READ MORE: Memories of lost Leeds pubs in Pudsey and Stanningley LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Fulneck School
Pupils celebrated Harvest Festival in October 2006 with a special service for parents and friends of the school. | Third Party Photo: Third Party
8. Fulneck School
Senior pupils took part in a five-mile sponsored walk around the Tong Valley to raise vital funds for their nominated charities. Pictured, from left, are Year 7 pupils Bethany Hird, Jade Watt, Alice Child, Emily Bradley, Alysia Webster, Paula Owino, Simon Lee and Chester Williams. | YPN Photo: YPN
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A pupil sings for charity at the Owlcotes Centre in December 2006. | YPN Photo: YPN
10. Fulneck School
Food for thought. Imogen Brearley and Marcus Heffernan with their 'Food Sculptures'. Pictured in January 2007. | Third Party Photo: Third Party
11. Fulneck School
Year 5 pupils tried their hand at auctioning all in the name of charity. The pupils raised £77.43 for their nominated charity Candlelighters by auctioning off old toys, games and books to fellow pupils in the Junior School. Pictured in February 2007. | Third Party Photo: Third Party
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Art and German class pupils from Fulneck School. Pictured in March 2007. | Third Party Photo: Third Party