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Cockburn School
Parkside, Gipsy Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS11 5TT, Leeds
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
82.1 / 100
Top 18%
Better than 82% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,277
Capacity
1,111
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
115%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 34% nationally. A notable 69% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, although EBacc entry is relatively low at 19%. Overall, parent satisfaction appears high, and the school is well-regarded within the Leeds area.
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Last inspected: 15 February 2022Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 49.1 | Top 34% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 69% | Top 43% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 45% | Top 47% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 19% | Bottom 27% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 12% | Bottom 27% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British48.2%
Asian Pakistani13.2%
Black African11.9%
White Other7.0%
Asian Bangladeshi4.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Mixed Other2.0%
Asian Other1.7%
Asian Indian1.6%
Other1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Black Other0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.7%
Black Caribbean0.3%
White Irish0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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53.76006, -1.55893 · LS11 5TT
School details
Local authorityLeeds
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN142585
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.cockburnschool.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Cockburn School rated by Ofsted?
Cockburn School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 February 2022.
Is Cockburn School a good school?
Cockburn School scores 82.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 18% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Cockburn School in GCSEs?
Cockburn School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.1. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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