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The pupils, from Leeds's "Fame" school in Bramley, are among hundreds who have donated their uniforms that will now be used by African children.

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The event was part of a series to mark the last days of Intake, which opened in 1955. It will officially close in August, when it will become the Leeds West Academy.

"Intake High has a proud record of serving its community," said acting headteacher Janet Sheriff. "It is sad to see the school close, but we now have a fantastic opportunity with the new academy.

"The staff and governors would like to thank students, parents and members of the community for their support and contribution to Intake over the last 54 years."

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The closure will mark the end of a school that has gained national recognition for its talented students. Past pupils include Spice Girl Mel C, actress Angela Griffin and Coronation Street's Jack P Shepherd.

To the surprise of many, the school was plunged into special measures after failing its Ofsted inspection in 2004, but bounced back two years later after standards, behaviour and attendance all improved markedly.

Once it becomes the Leeds West Academy, it will effectively be a state-funded independent school with more control over admissions and the curriculum.

Sponsored by educational charity Edutrust, the academy will open in September in Intake's existing buildings. Two years later, pupils will transfer to a new high-tech building planned next door.

Students were asked to bring in their school uniforms

The polo shirts and jumpers bearing Intake's logo were collected and bagged up to be sent to Adakalu School in Ghana. The African school, which is due to open in September, has been created by education charity Ghana Outlook.

Mrs Sheriff said: "Not only will this donation mean that the Intake brand lives on, it is also a great opportunity for students, staff and parents to help improve the life chances of people less fortunate than ourselves."

Intake's link with Ghana was set up by teachers Lauren Sheldon and Janine Guy, whose students have helped plan, collect and organise delivery of the clothes as part of their ASDAN course.