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Cockburn John Charles Academy
Goodgraded 20/04/2022Ages 11–161,202 pupils
Cockburn John Charles Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Leeds. The school has around 1,202 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 20/04/2022, Cockburn John Charles Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.5), an average Attainment 8 score of 42.1 and 30% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Leeds can view Cockburn John Charles Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 20/04/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 843.8
England avg 45.1 · was 41.6 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.5
Grade 5+ English & maths37%
England avg 45% · was 28% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths53%
England avg 65% · was 48% in 2023/24
EBacc entry22%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.65
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake56.4%
Free school meals56.4%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language41.3%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled89%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing90.4%
Attendance90.4%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher18.3
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence23.8%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Leeds
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