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
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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.

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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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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