Cockburn School
URN: 142585 • Leeds LS11 5TT
Overview
- Name
- Cockburn School
- URN
- 142585
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- COCKBURN MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 63.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Robert Dixon (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01132719962
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Parkside, Leeds LS11 5TT
Summary
Cockburn School is a mixed secondary academy located in Leeds, with a current enrolment of 1,277 students and a capacity of 1,111. The school is committed to providing a broad and enriching education that prepares students for the challenges of the 21st century. The ethos focuses on developing resilient, responsible, and aspirational learners, fostering both academic excellence and personal growth.
The curriculum at Cockburn School is designed to blend rigorous academic standards with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education. The school has achieved an ArtsMark Platinum recognition, highlighting its commitment to arts education. Recent achievements include outstanding exam results and recognition as one of Yorkshire's top schools.
In addition to academic support, Cockburn School emphasizes the importance of community and personal development. Initiatives such as health and relationship education, as well as various extracurricular activities, aim to cultivate a respectful and inclusive school environment. The school actively engages with parents and the local community, hosting events like open evenings to welcome prospective students and their families.
The curriculum at Cockburn School is designed to blend rigorous academic standards with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education. The school has achieved an ArtsMark Platinum recognition, highlighting its commitment to arts education. Recent achievements include outstanding exam results and recognition as one of Yorkshire's top schools.
In addition to academic support, Cockburn School emphasizes the importance of community and personal development. Initiatives such as health and relationship education, as well as various extracurricular activities, aim to cultivate a respectful and inclusive school environment. The school actively engages with parents and the local community, hosting events like open evenings to welcome prospective students and their families.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Become a Governor or Trustee (governance)
- Our Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- Special Educational Needs (SEND) (sen)
- Events Calendar (calendar)
- 23October Yr11 Progress Review 15 (calendar)
- 26November Yr7 Progress Review 15 (calendar)
- 29January Yr11 Progress Review 15 (calendar)
- 10February Yr8 Progress Review 15 (calendar)
- 02December School Production Week (calendar)
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
- COCKBURN MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1111
- Pupils
- 1277
- Boys
- 624
- Girls
- 653
- FSM %
- 38.40
- Open date
- 2016-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-02-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1277 | 624 | 653 | 1111 | 38.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1274 | 644 | 630 | 1111 | 37.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1255 | 634 | 621 | 1111 | 32.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1255 | 634 | 621 | 1111 | 32.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1262 | 624 | 638 | 1111 | 32.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1239 | 631 | 608 | 1111 | 27.30 |
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