sentences:  In May 2015 the CBBC show Hank Zipzer was filmed at the closed school premises after production was relocated from St Catherine's Catholic High School to Birkdale for Series 3 and onwards.The main entrance sign was carved as Westbrook Academy.Despite a campaign by parents, staff, pupils and members of the local community to keep Birkdale High School open, Kirklees Council formally closed the school in August 2011.