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Welcome from the Executive Headteacher

Cockburn School provides an excellent environment for children to develop as learners and to grow as individuals. In a world which places ever greater demands on young people, it is vitally important that the schools of the 21st Century provide a broad and rich education to prepare students for the challenges they will face in their lives. We are dedicated to blending academic excellence with a richness of opportunity beyond the classroom. 
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Recognition from the Secretary of State for Education: 

Featured Article / Feb 2nd 2026

A long line of Cockburn School Youth Parliament success

Featured Article / Jan 26th 2026

Mr D Gurney MBE award for Services to Education

Featured Article / Jan 5th 2026

Cockburn school to benefit from Government solar panel funding

Featured Article / Jan 4th 2026

Three different performances in a week for the creative Cockburn MAT students!

Featured Article / Jul 1st 2025

Miran Honoured by our Mayor!

Featured Article / Jul 1st 2025

Success for the Cockburn School Class of 2024 – one of Yorkshire’s Top Ten!

Featured Article / Dec 2nd 2024

ArtsMark Platinum recognition again!

Featured Article / Dec 2nd 2024

The Kyle Asquith Foundation 10 Year Celebration:

Featured Article / Jul 17th 2023

Cockburn School – one of the hardest schools to get into in Leeds:

Featured Article / Apr 1st 2023

Cockburn School students meet King Charles!

Featured Article / Nov 8th 2022

Year 8 students learn CPR for Restart a Heart Day

Featured Article / Nov 1st 2022

England Captain!

News / Oct 1st 2024

Cockburn School’s Class of 2024 graduates celebrate their achievements!

News / Jul 1st 2024

Cockburn School names new sports facility after former student, Kyle Asquith.

News / Apr 30th 2024

Year 8 students learn CPR for Restart a Heart Day

News / Nov 6th 2023

Best results ever for the Class of 2023 Results despite national dip

News / Nov 6th 2023

Welcome to the new Cockburn School website

News / Oct 6th 2022

Cockburn School’s Class of 2022 graduates celebrate their achievements!

News / Jul 11th 2022

Ofsted Outstanding in ALL AREAS.

News / Apr 4th 2022
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ALL STUDENTS - Have you ever thought about learning an instrument? We currently have limited spaces in school to learn Brass (Trumpet, Cornet, Trombone), Strings (Violin, Cello, Viola), Singing, Guitar and Drums (Piano in completely full). If you are interested then please collect a letter from Mrs Amos or Mr Gloorwood.
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Today is The International Day of Sign Languages. Our SEND Council have prepared a video to celebrate this special occasion.
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Last term, some of our students worked with the British Youth Music Theatre on their new project. This flier advertises their excellent Bollywood Rose Autumn Camp!
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European Day of Languages is on Saturday 26th September. To celebrate the 64 different languages spoken by students (and staff) in our school, there have been special assemblies and this excellent video!
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We are very proud to share our new Student Ambassador team! For more info go to https://www.cockburnschool.org/curriculum/student-ambassadors
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Congratulations to these excellent students who received character nominations from staff last week! We are very proud of you.
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Year 11! Upcoming Post-16 Open Days.
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Growth Mindset Thought of the Week.
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Youth Mental Health Day Friday 18th September: Please watch the excellent video featuring Wellbeing Ambassadors, Anti-Bullying Ambassadors and some students who access the LSU.
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Friday 18th September is Youth Mental Health Day.
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2 WEEKS TO GO! We are excited to meet our future students and parents/carers for our new Year 7 for September 2027! Join us at our Open Evening on Thursday 1st October from 5:00-7:00pm and: 👋 Meet our friendly teachers & students 🏫 Explore our classrooms, labs & sports facilities 🎭 Try out fun activities 💡 Find out what makes life at Cockburn School so exciting! Bring your family, bring your questions and get a real taste of what it’s like to be part of our school community.
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CAREERS INFO - Careers in Leeds event at Leeds Arena. Students, parents and carers can attend this event after Session 7 on Tuesday 3rd November.
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Extra-curricular clubs at Cockburn School for term 1! Lots of new opportunities to get involved, develop confidence, new skills, have fun and make friends. Click the link to see what's on offer!
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We are excited to meet our future students and parents/carers for our new Year 7 for September 2027! Join us at our Open Evening on Thursday 1st October from 5:00-7:00pm and: 👋 Meet our friendly teachers & students 🏫 Explore our classrooms, labs & sports facilities 🎭 Try out fun activities 💡 Find out what makes life at Cockburn School so exciting! Bring your family, bring your questions and get a real taste of what it’s like to be part of our school community.
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Extra-curricular clubs at Cockburn School for term 1! Lots of new opportunities to get involved, develop confidence, new skills, have fun and make friends. Click the link to see what's on offer! https://www.cockburnschool.org/curriculum/extra-curricular
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Extra-curricular clubs at Cockburn School for term 1! Lots of new opportunities to get involved, develop confidence, new skills, have fun and make friends. Click the link to see what's on offer! https://www.cockburnschool.org/curriculum/extra-curricular
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Growth Mindset Thought of the Week.
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Our Directors and Heads of Year would like to congratulate the huge number of students with 100% Attendance and Positive Attitudes so far this term.
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RUN FOR FUN! New student running after school club every Wednesday 2:45-4:00pm.
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New Science Department clubs for the Autumn Term!
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