Located in Leeds, Cockburn School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Cockburn School currently has around 1277 pupils on roll, which is about 115% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.9% boys and 51.1% girls. Around 38.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 25%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 48.2%. pakistani pupils make up about 13.2% , followed by african at 11.9%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 91% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (82%) , including 24% who stay in school sixth forms and 41% progressing to further education , while 4% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Parkside, Leeds, LS11 5TT |
| Website: | http://www.cockburnschool.org |
| Telephone: | 01132719962 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Leeds |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Robert Dixon |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 142585 |
Ofsted inspection date: 15/02/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1111 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1277 |
| Number of Boys: | 624 |
| Number of Girls: | 653 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 25% | 8.2% |
| White British | 48.20% | 616 |
| Pakistani | 13.20% | 169 |
| African | 11.90% | 152 |
| Other White | 7.00% | 89 |
| Bangladeshi | 4.10% | 52 |
| Other Mixed | 2.00% | 25 |
| White and Asian | 2.00% | 25 |
| Other Asian | 1.70% | 22 |
| Indian | 1.60% | 21 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.60% | 20 |
| White and Black African | 1.50% | 19 |
| Chinese | 1.40% | 18 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.20% | 15 |
| Other Black | 0.90% | 11 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.70% | 9 |
| Unclassified | 0.40% | 5 |
| Caribbean | 0.30% | 4 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 3 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.20% | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Beeston Barkly Road , Beeston LS11 7JS | 4out of 4 | 1,424 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's RC First School Barkly Road , Beeston LS11 7JS | - not rated | 1,424 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's Catholic Primary School St Philips Avenue , Middleton LS10 3SL | 3out of 4 | 1,501 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's RC First School St Philip's Avenue , LS10 3SL | - not rated | 1,501 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Gaitskell Primary School St Anthony's Drive , Beeston LS11 8AB | 3out of 4 | 1,519 yd | Foundation 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 | 2,224 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cockburn High School Parkside , Gypsy Lane LS11 5TT | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockburn School Parkside , Gipsy Lane LS11 5TT | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockburn School Parkside , Gipsy Lane LS11 5TT | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Gaitskell School St Anthony's Drive , Beeston LS11 8AB | - not rated | 1,519 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockburn John Charles Academy Old Run Road , LS10 2JU | 3out of 4 | 1,661 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Flats Park Middle School Harlech Road , LS11 7DG | - not rated | 1,616 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Park High School Acre Road , Middleton LS10 4DE | - not rated | 2,230 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Blenkinsop Middle School Sissons Terrace , Middleton LS10 4LQ | - not rated | 2,299 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belle Isle Middle School Middleton Road , LS10 3JA | - not rated | 2,452 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside County Middle School Beeston Road , LS11 8ND | - not rated | 2,728 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 | 1,099 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Priestley College Peel Street Centre , Peel Street LS27 8QE | - not rated | 3,218 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Park Academy Barkly Road , LS11 7EN | - not rated | 1,093 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Square School Cardinal Square , LS11 8HS | - not rated | 1,168 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Stephen Longfellow Academy Global Avenue , Phoenix House LS11 8PG | 3out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victory Academy Victory Centre , Garnet Road LS11 5JY | - not rated | 2,009 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fountain House Education Suite 47 Bedwin Street , SP1 3UT | - not rated | 2,263 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.