The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding 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
49.1
5.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
45%
3.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
19%
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
85%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
79%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 221 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 121 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,277
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 38.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Trust
- COCKBURN MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Robert Dixon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Parkside, Gipsy Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS11 5TT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEden Park Academy
Independent · 1.0km away
Elliott Hudson College
16 plus · 1.0km away
The Stephen Longfellow Academy
Free school · 1.2km away
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Beeston
Primary · 1.3km away
St Philip's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Middleton St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Cockburn John Charles Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
Park View Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Cockburn School a selective school?
No. Cockburn School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Cockburn School's Ofsted rating?
Cockburn School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cockburn School?
Cockburn School currently has 1,277 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cockburn School take?
Cockburn School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Cockburn School?
Cockburn School is in Leeds, LS11 5TT, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cockburn School have a sixth form?
No, Cockburn School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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