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Cockburn John Charles Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Cockburn John Charles Academy
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Cockburn John Charles Academy
- Secondary
- Leeds LS10 2JU
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Staff are ambitious for pupils to do well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons but conduct can deteriorate without supervision.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers meet weekly within departments to discuss next week’s lessons.
Strengths and Challenges: Leaders support staff with regular and effective training.
Communication: Parents can give their opinions using Ofsted Parent View.
Parent Satisfaction: 11 responses received from parents were considered in the inspection.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders respond quickly and effectively to all concerns.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders raised standards and implemented strong curriculum and high expectations.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying incidents are resolved quickly by staff.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure detailed records and timely referrals for safeguarding.
Extracurricular Offerings: Over fifty extra-curricular clubs available for pupils.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils gain valuable work experience and access to high-quality sporting facilities.
Outdoor Facilities: Access to high-quality sporting facilities.
Career Counselling Services: School helps pupils to explore career opportunities locally and further afield.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Support is strong, but certain challenging courses are not currently offered.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Support for learners with EAL and SEND is strong and personalized.
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About Us
Cockburn John Charles Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 1210 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 38% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.5 | 15.1 | 17.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 38% | 48% | 10% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.72 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% | 31.27% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 45.31% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 26% | 28.66% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 12.8% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 17.8% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.67 | 2.93 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 85% | 89.85% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 183 | 175 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 83.98% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 49% | 29.62% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 16% | 31.04% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 13% | 12.26% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.09% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.68% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.38% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.53 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% | 34.75% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 46.56% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 28% | 27.11% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 13.86% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 17.89% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.72 | 3.04 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 86% | 90.15% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 189 | 167 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 85.85% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 31.94% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 23% | 32% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 13% | 11.06% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.89% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.21% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.09% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.14 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 26% | 29.37% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% | 45.04% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 17% | 27.4% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 11.13% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 16.54% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.24 | 3.08 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 92.26% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 159 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 86.64% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 28.05% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 34.85% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 9.36% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 14.31% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.54% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 27.82% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 41.98% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 27.06% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.59% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 15.31% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.89 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 87.36% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 165 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 78.08% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 24.33% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 36.08% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 8.22% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.89% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.53% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.53% | 2.05% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Cockburn John Charles Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1