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Cockburn John Charles Academy
Old Run Road, Old Run Rd, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 2JU, Leeds
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
61.3 / 100
Top 39%
Better than 61% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,202
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 62% nationally. While 53% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in higher grades, as only 37% reach grade 5 or above. Overall, parent satisfaction appears to be strong, making it a viable option for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 20 April 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 43.8 | Bottom 38% 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%. | 53% | Bottom 19% 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%. | 37% | Bottom 33% 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%. | 22% | Bottom 37% 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%. | 16% | Bottom 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British35.9%
Black African20.3%
Asian Pakistani12.4%
White Other8.8%
Asian Bangladeshi5.7%
Asian Other3.1%
Mixed W+B African2.2%
Mixed Other2.1%
Black Other1.6%
Gypsy/Roma1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Other1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Asian Indian0.7%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Asian Chinese0.4%
traveller_irish0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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53.76566, -1.53782 · LS10 2JU
School details
Local authorityLeeds
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN145927
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.cockburnjohncharles.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Cockburn John Charles Academy rated by Ofsted?
Cockburn John Charles Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 April 2022.
Is Cockburn John Charles Academy a good school?
Cockburn John Charles Academy scores 61.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 39% 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 John Charles Academy in GCSEs?
Cockburn John Charles Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.8. 53% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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