Our history
1845
Leeds Modern School for Boys founded as the Mathematical and Commercial School
1854
Leeds Mechanics Institute set up a girls school The Ladies Educational Institute
1868
The name of the school was changed to Leeds Girlsβ School when they moved into the Mechanical Institute (now the site where Leeds City Museum) is sited
1897
The school was renamed Leeds Girlsβ Modern School
1904
Leeds Modern School. Moved to Rossington Street
1932
Leeds Modern School. Official opening of Leeds Modern School and Lawnswood High School for Girls by HRH Prince George.
1932
The school moved to Lawnswood and took the name Lawnswood High School to share a site with Leeds Modern School for Boys. The two schools are separated by a joint swimming pool and dining room.
1972
Leeds Modern School for Boys merged with Lawnswood High School for Girls to form Lawnswood School.
1973
Lawnswood School became a comprehensive school.
2003
The buildings are demolished and replaced by the current Lawnswood School building.