Cockburn School

A outstanding academy converter school in Leeds. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Cockburn School.

Leeds, LS115TT Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

72

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
70.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.72
English & Maths grade 4+ %
58.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 68.4%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
15 February 2022
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Parkside
Gipsy Lane
Leeds, LS115TT
Phone
1132719962
Website
cockburnschool.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
142585
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Parkside, Gipsy Lane, Leeds, LS11 5TT
Website
http://www.cockburnschool.org
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
COCKBURN MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1111 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,274
Free School Meals
38.6% (492 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.4% (18 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
25.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
48.4
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.7
English Attainment 8:
9.9
Maths Attainment 8:
9.4
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
15.5
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.7
Ebacc English:
95.6%
Ebacc Entry:
15.8%
Ebacc Humanities:
95.6%
Ebacc Languages:
18.0%
Ebacc Maths:
98.2%
Ebacc Sciences:
97.4%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.72
Progress 8 Range:
0.53 to 0.90

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
68.4 (+16.4 vs average)
Attainment 8:
48.4 (+8.9 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.72 (+0.9 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
35 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
212
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,274 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learning for Life"

Learning for Life Resilient Responsible Aspirational Independent Respectful

Head Teacher's Message

I would like to thank you for taking the time to visit our fantastic website.

Curriculum Highlights

Learning Cycle teaching and learning model Strong Performing Arts provision

Admissions Criteria

PAN 240; Year 7 intake; Admission policy includes Talent/Arts auditions for Performing Arts; Oversubscription criteria include Priority 1: children in public care or previously looked after, Priority 2: aptitude for Performing Arts (up to 10% by audition), Priority 3: siblings at the school, Priority 4: nearest high school, Priority 5: any other; tie-break by distance. Application timetable indicates start Sep 2026, with national offer day on 2 March. Leeds City Council handles admissions; appeals available.

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