Leeds College of Art and Design is located in the city of Leeds in northern England. It was founded in 1846 as "Leeds College of Art".

Like many of the 'traditional' British art schools, Leeds College has a modest annual intake, which is currently 640 students a year.

Notable Alumni

• Damien Hirst, 1995 Turner Prize winner
• Henry Moore, sculptor
• Barbara Hepworth, sculptor
• Marcus Harvey, artist
• Kenneth Armitage , sculptor
• Vivian Pitchforth , artist
• Ralph Brown , sculptor

Status

Presently in the black, according to The Independent newspaper.