The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.8
0.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
37%
4.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
22%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
86%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 204 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 122 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,202
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 54.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Trust
- COCKBURN MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Siobhan Roberts
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Old Run Road, Old Run Rd, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 2JU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSouthway Independent School
Independent · 953m away
Springwell Leeds Academy
Academy · 981m away
Park View Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Hunslet Moor Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Broomfield South SILC
Special school · 1.4km away
St Marys Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Eden Park Academy
Independent · 1.5km away
Cockburn School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Cockburn John Charles Academy's Ofsted rating?
Cockburn John Charles Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cockburn John Charles Academy?
Cockburn John Charles Academy currently has 1,202 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cockburn John Charles Academy take?
Cockburn John Charles Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Cockburn John Charles Academy?
Cockburn John Charles Academy is in Leeds, LS10 2JU, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cockburn John Charles Academy have a sixth form?
No, Cockburn John Charles Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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