University Technical College Leeds vs Cockburn Reach Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Special
Type
University technical college
Other independent special school
Age Range
14–19
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
None
Admissions
-
Non-selective
Local Authority
Leeds
Leeds
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
546
32
Capacity
600
80
Occupancy
91%
40%
FSM %
26.8%
-
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
-
Quality of Education
Good
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Good
Personal Development
Good
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Good
Last Inspected
Jan 2023
Jul 2026
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
49.7
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
55%
-
KS2 Reading
-
-
KS2 Maths
-
-
KS2 Writing
-
-
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
C-
-
Points Per Entry
25.6
-
Best 3 A-Levels
C-
-
AAB+ %
18%
-
Value Added
Below average
-
A-Level Students
47
-
Retention
69%
-
University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
6%
-
Degree course
25%
-
Any L4+ destination
40%
-
Apprenticeships
12%
-
Cohort size
67
-
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
15
0
Top subjects
Mathematics (56)
Physics (48)
Mathematics (44)
Physics (36)
Design and Technology (Product Design) (36)
Design and Technology (Product Design) (34)
Computer Studies / Computing (20)
Chemistry (14)