SecondaryData as of May 2026

Cockburn John Charles Academy

Old Run Road, Leeds, LS10 2JU

A Good-rated secondary school in Leeds.

Academy sponsor led

Pupils

1,202

Ages

11-16

FSM

54.5%

Attainment 8

43.7

Ofsted

Good

Apr 2022

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

43.7

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

17.9%

Basics 9-5

37.3%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

22.4%

EBacc APS

3.65

EBacc 9-5

11.6%

EBacc 9-4

16.2%

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About Cockburn John Charles Academy

Cockburn John Charles Academy is a secondary school in Leeds, Leeds. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.7. The school has around 1,202 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Old Run Road, Leeds, LS10 2JU | More schools in Leeds

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Cockburn John Charles Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Apr 2022 — Good
Dec 2016 — Inadequate (predecessor: South Leeds Academy)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Cockburn John Charles Academy

What is Cockburn John Charles Academy's Ofsted rating?

Cockburn John Charles Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.

What are Cockburn John Charles Academy's latest exam results?

Cockburn John Charles Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Cockburn John Charles Academy located?

Cockburn John Charles Academy is a secondary school in Leeds, Leeds (LS10 2JU).

How many pupils attend Cockburn John Charles Academy?

Cockburn John Charles Academy has around 1,202 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Cockburn John Charles Academy with other schools?

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