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

1. Copperfields College memories
Pupils pictured with head teacher Andrew Hobbs when the school first opened its doors in September 1996. | YPN Photo: YPN

2. Copperfields College memories
Pupils celebrate GSCE results in August 1997. Pictured, from left, are, Sarah Unwin, (5 C's and 3 D's), David Cameron (2 B's, 2 C's, and 2 D's) and Alyson Woodhall ( 1 A, 1 B, 4 C's, and 3 D's). | YPN Photo: YPN

3. Copperfields College memories
Pupils hard at work in the school's refurbished computer suite in September 1996. | Keith Allison Photo: Keith Allison

4. Copperfields College memories
Inside a textile classroom in September 1996. | YPN Photo: YPN

5. Copperfields College memories
Pupils taking part in a dance production at the launch of the Richmond Hill Achievement Zone in March 2001. | YPN Photo: YPN

6. Copperfields College memories
Pupils show their appreciation for boy band D-SIDE who performed at the school in April 2003 | YPN Photo: YPN
