Cockburn School
URN: 108065 • Leeds LS11 5TT
Overview
- Name
- Cockburn School
- URN
- 108065
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Gurney (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Parkside, Leeds LS11 5TT
Summary
Cockburn School is a mixed foundation secondary school located in Leeds, with a capacity of 1,111 students. The school is committed to providing a well-rounded education that balances academic excellence with a variety of extracurricular opportunities. The ethos of the school emphasizes resilience, responsibility, aspiration, independence, and respect, ensuring that students develop both as learners and individuals.
The curriculum at Cockburn School is designed to prepare students for the challenges of the 21st century, offering a broad range of subjects and activities beyond the classroom. The school has received recognition for its achievements, including an ArtsMark Platinum award, and is known for its strong performance in academics, as evidenced by recent exam results.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Cockburn School, with initiatives such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award and various health and well-being programs. The school actively promotes positive relationships among students and hosts events like open evenings to welcome prospective families, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for all.
The curriculum at Cockburn School is designed to prepare students for the challenges of the 21st century, offering a broad range of subjects and activities beyond the classroom. The school has received recognition for its achievements, including an ArtsMark Platinum award, and is known for its strong performance in academics, as evidenced by recent exam results.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Cockburn School, with initiatives such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award and various health and well-being programs. The school actively promotes positive relationships among students and hosts events like open evenings to welcome prospective families, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for all.
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Nearby alternatives
- Garforth Academy (79.9)
- Allerton High School (77.5)
- The Morley Academy (75.9)
- Horsforth School (69.8)
- Oulton Academy (69.4)
Key details
- LA
- Leeds
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1111
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2016-01-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2014-09-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1111 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 1111 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 1111 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 1111 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 1111 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 1111 |
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