Cockburn John Charles Academy, Leeds
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school excels at helping all children succeed, no matter what challenges they face. With over 70 languages spoken, pupils are celebrated for their differences and included fully in school life. Teachers have excellent subject knowledge and adapt lessons so every pupil can access learning and make real progress.
Key Strengths
- Pupils make excellent progress from low starting points, particularly disadvantaged students and those with special needs
- Behaviour is excellent with a tangible learning culture - pupils are kind, respectful and actively engaged
- Highly inclusive school that celebrates diversity with tailored support for all students including those with English as an additional language
- Strong attendance strategies have successfully reduced persistent absence
- Excellent leadership that prioritises pupil wellbeing and has created a kind, pupil-centred workplace
Areas for Improvement
- Continue relentless drive to improve attendance further
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has created an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all legal requirements are fulfilled and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Lunchtime and after-school clubs, vibrant arts programme including music and dance performances, national competitions in arts, cultural awareness week
Cockburn John Charles Academy is a vibrant school serving a very diverse community where over 70 languages are spoken. The school is rated as strong standard across all areas, with excellent progress made by pupils from typically low starting points.
At a Glance
56.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
24.8
Avg class size
48
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
1,169 pupils
1,200 capacity
31 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Leeds
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Leeds
Admissions Demand - Leeds
Places available
9,889
Applications
9,401
Got 1st preference
84.0%
Got preferred school
95.4%
Secondary admissions across Leeds (2025/26)
Inspection History(103)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
8.8637%
Overall absence
21.6129%
Persistent absence
1,240
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Cockburn John Charles Academy
Windmill Primary School
Hunslet Carr Primary School
Park View Primary Academy
Hunslet Moor Primary School
St Marys Church of England Primary Academy
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Greenmount Primary School
New Bewerley Community School
Low Road Primary School
Middleton St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
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