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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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@@cockburnschool 28 Aug 2026
COUNTDOWN TO THE START OF TERM: As the new academic year gets closer, our staff are preparing excellent lessons in line with government guidelines. INTENT: Broad and balanced. IMPLEMENT: Adaptive and challenging. IMPACT: Learning for Life.
@@cockburnschool 28 Aug 2026
Attendance matters! We are looking forward to welcoming our students back in September. Year 7 on Thursday 3rd Sept and Years 7-11 on Friday 4th Sept.
@@cockburnschool 27 Aug 2026
What a lovely summer's day it is today at Cockburn School? 🌞🌞🌞
@@cockburnschool 27 Aug 2026
1 week to go! Our new Year 7 students start at Cockburn School on Thursday 3rd September at 8:25am.
@@cockburnschool 27 Aug 2026
Attendance matters! We are looking forward to welcoming our students back in September. Year 7 on Thursday 3rd Sept and Years 7-11 on Friday 4th Sept.
@@cockburnschool 26 Aug 2026
Attendance matters! We are looking forward to welcoming our students back in September. Year 7 on Thursday 3rd Sept and Years 7-11 on Friday 4th Sept.
@@cockburnschool 26 Aug 2026
OPEN EVENING - SAVE THE DATE! Cockburn School will be inviting parents/carers and pupils in Year 6 from September to our Open Evening on Thursday 1st October from 5pm-7pm.
@@cockburnschool 25 Aug 2026
COUNTDOWN TO THE START OF TERM: Don't forget to get your equipment ready for the new term! www.cockburnschool.org/parents-carers/uniformkit
@@cockburnschool 25 Aug 2026
Attendance matters! We are looking forward to welcoming our students back in September. Year 7 on Thursday 3rd Sept and Years 7-11 on Friday 4th Sept.
@@cockburnschool 24 Aug 2026
Back to school reminders: Thursday 3rd September 2026: School will start for Year 7 only at 8:25am. Year 7 students can access the building from 8:00am. Friday 4th September 2026: Normal school resumes for ALL students with the following arrival times: Year 7 - 8:25am Year 8 - 8:25am Year 9 - 9:00am Year 10 - 9:30am Year 11 - 10:00am
@@cockburnschool 24 Aug 2026
Attendance matters! We are looking forward to welcoming our students back in September. Year 7 on Thursday 3rd Sept and Years 7-11 on Friday 4th Sept.
@@cockburnschool 24 Aug 2026
Be PREPARED for the start of term!
@@cockburnschool 20 Aug 2026
Pride in Uniform: Excellence Starts Here Our uniform is a clear message that we take PRIDE in our appearance. Prepare for September by ensuring every detail meets our 'Transformation to Excellence' institutional standards, reflecting the professional discipline required for academic transformation.
@@cockburnschool 20 Aug 2026
Pride in Uniform: Excellence Starts Here Our uniform is a clear message that we take PRIDE in our appearance. Prepare for September by ensuring every detail meets our 'Transformation to Excellence' institutional standards, reflecting the professional discipline required for academic transformation.
@@cockburnschool 20 Aug 2026
Congratulations to our Class of 2026 who came to collect their results today. Good luck to them all as the begin the next chapter of their lives! We are very proud of you.
@@cockburnschool 20 Aug 2026
Results day for GCSEs and other Year 11 qualifications is tomorrow - THURSDAY 20th August 2026. Students should collect their GCSE results in school from 9:00am – 10:30am. Full details: https://cockburnschool.org/parents-carers/exam-informatio
@@cockburnschool 19 Aug 2026
Results day for GCSEs and other Year 11 qualifications is tomorrow - THURSDAY 20th August 2026. Students should collect their GCSE results in school from 9:00am – 10:30am. Full details: https://cockburnschool.org/parents-carers/exam-informatio
@@cockburnschool 17 Aug 2026
The school office will be open W/C 17th August and W/C 24th August for uniform orders to be collected between the hours of 10:00am – 2:00pm. https://www.cockburnschool.org/parents-carers/uniformkit
@@cockburnschool 13 Aug 2026
Results day for GCSEs and other Year 11 qualifications is one week away on THURSDAY 20th August 2026. Students should collect their GCSE results in school from 9:00am – 10:30am. Full details: https://cockburnschool.org/parents-carers/exam-information
@@cockburnschool 12 Aug 2026
Good luck to all of our former students who are getting their A-Level, T-Level and BTEC results on Thursday!
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