Cockburn John Charles Academy is a secondary school in Leeds, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Cockburn John Charles Academy currently has around 1202 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.9% boys and 51.1% girls. Around 54.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 9.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 23.8%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 35.9%. african pupils make up about 20.3% , followed by pakistani at 12.4%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Old Run Road, Leeds, LS10 2JU |
| Website: | www.cockburnjohncharles.org |
| Telephone: | 01134872800 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Leeds |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Siobhan Roberts |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 145927 |
Ofsted inspection date: 20/04/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1200 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1202 |
| Number of Boys: | 588 |
| Number of Girls: | 614 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 23.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 35.90% | 432 |
| African | 20.30% | 244 |
| Pakistani | 12.40% | 149 |
| Other White | 8.80% | 106 |
| Bangladeshi | 5.70% | 69 |
| Other Asian | 3.10% | 37 |
| White and Black African | 2.20% | 26 |
| Other Mixed | 2.10% | 25 |
| Other Black | 1.60% | 19 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.50% | 18 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.30% | 16 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.30% | 16 |
| White and Asian | 1.20% | 15 |
| Indian | 0.70% | 9 |
| Caribbean | 0.60% | 7 |
| Chinese | 0.40% | 5 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.30% | 4 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 0.20% | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunslet Nursery School Sussex Gardens , Off Low Road LS10 2LA | - not rated | 1,936 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Primary School Windmill Road , LS10 3HQ | 3out of 4 | 698 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belle Isle First School Windmill Road , LS10 3HQ | - not rated | 698 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hunslet Carr Primary School Woodhouse Hill Road , Hunslet LS10 2DN | 3out of 4 | 1,045 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hunslet Carr First School Woodhouse Hill Road , LS10 2DN | - not rated | 1,045 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cross Flatts Park Primary School Harlech Road , LS11 7DG | - not rated | 1,472 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton First School Middleton Park Avenue , LS10 4HU | - not rated | 2,889 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cockburn John Charles Academy Old Run Road , LS10 2JU | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Leeds Academy Old Run Road , LS10 2JU | - not rated | 38 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Leeds High School Old Run Road , LS10 2JU | - not rated | 163 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Leeds Arts College Merlyn Rees Middleton Road , LS10 3JA | - not rated | 1,045 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockburn High School Parkside , Gypsy Lane LS11 5TT | - not rated | 1,661 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Isle Middle School Middleton Road , LS10 3JA | - not rated | 1,045 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cross Flats Park Middle School Harlech Road , LS11 7DG | - not rated | 1,337 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hunslet CofE Middle School Church Street , LS10 2QY | - not rated | 1,594 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arthur Greenwood Middle School Bismarck Drive , LS11 6UA | - not rated | 2,087 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clapgate Middle School Cranmore Drive , LS10 4AW | - not rated | 2,133 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elliott Hudson College The White Rose Office Park, Millshaw Park Lane , LS11 0LT | - not rated | 2,605 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Academy Victory Centre , Garnet Road LS11 5JY | - not rated | 1,009 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southway Independent School Middleton Road , Leeds LS10 3JA | - not rated | 1,041 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Leeds Academy Middleton Road , LS10 3JA | 3out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomfield School Broom Place , LS10 3JP | - not rated | 1,539 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Broomfield South SILC Broom Place , LS10 3JP | 3out of 4 | 1,539 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.