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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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LONDON TRIP! Some tourist time in Covent Garden, a trip down the street that inspired Diagon Alley in Harry Potter films, followed by Kinky Boots musical.
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CAREERS WEEK! Year 10 English students attended Leeds Beckett University for Mock Trials taking Inspector Calls to a university court room mock trial. Students engaged so well and really brought the case to life. Year 7 and Year 9 students had a leadership lazertag to learn about communication skills and leadership and responsibility. Year 9 students spent the day at University Technical College Leeds to learn about their future pathways students got a taster to what college and higher education looks like for their future. Students took part in media makeup workshops, engineering, visual arts, game design, sport All of our employers gave fantastic feedback from all the students, they've remained focused, worked hard and learnt a lot about what is to come from the world of work.
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CAREERS WEEK! Year 10 English students attended Leeds Beckett University for Mock Trials taking Inspector Calls to a university court room mock trial. Students engaged so well and really brought the case to life. Year 7 and Year 9 students had a leadership lazertag to learn about communication skills and leadership and responsibility. Year 9 students spent the day at University Technical College Leeds to learn about their future pathways students got a taster to what college and higher education looks like for their future. Students took part in media makeup workshops, engineering, visual arts, game design, sport All of our employers gave fantastic feedback from all the students, they've remained focused, worked hard and learnt a lot about what is to come from the world of work.
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CAREERS WEEK! Some excellent work from the Maths department.
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LONDON TRIP! Up early for hotel breakfast and acting and dance workshops at Pineapple Studios.
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In response to the weather warnings in place due to hot weather, we will allow the following uniform adaptations from Thursday, 9th July to Friday, 10th July. We thank you for ensuring that your child follows this correctly. Option 1: Full Cockburn branded PE kit. Full details of PE kit expectations can be found in the student planner and on our website. Option 2: School uniform but with no jumper and no tie. Therefore, black school shoes, black socks, black school trousers and a white shirt with the top button undone.
@@cockburnschool 8 Jul 2026
In response to the weather warnings in place due to hot weather, we will allow the following uniform adaptations from Thursday, 9th July to Friday, 10th July. We thank you for ensuring that your child follows this correctly. Option 1: Full Cockburn branded PE kit. Full details of PE kit expectations can be found in the student planner and on our website. Option 2: School uniform but with no jumper and no tie. Therefore, black school shoes, black socks, black school trousers and a white shirt with the top button undone.
@@cockburnschool 8 Jul 2026
LONDON TRIP! London Dungeon then Pizza Express via the streets of London.
@@cockburnschool 8 Jul 2026
LONDON TRIP! Evening performance of Matilda!
@@cockburnschool 8 Jul 2026
In response to the weather warnings in place due to hot weather, we will allow the following uniform adaptations from Thursday, 9th July to Friday, 10th July. We thank you for ensuring that your child follows this correctly. Option 1: Full Cockburn branded PE kit. Full details of PE kit expectations can be found in the student planner and on our website. Option 2: School uniform but with no jumper and no tie. Therefore, black school shoes, black socks, black school trousers and a white shirt with the top button undone.
@@cockburnschool 8 Jul 2026
LONDON TRIP! Walking across the bridge and a trip on the London Eye. Next stop, London Dungeons. Many more photos to come!
@@cockburnschool 8 Jul 2026
CAREERS WEEK! Aspirations week.
@@cockburnschool 7 Jul 2026
CAREERS WEEK! Today, students were pushed out their comfort zone with Yr9 speed networking workshops, and Yr10 mock interviews. Students were given an experience in the world of work. Thanks to all our volunteers who attended, the feedback from guests was brilliant, all Yr10 mock interview students were excellent.
@@cockburnschool 7 Jul 2026
CAREERS WEEK! Careers kicked off a blast with students taking part in multiple workshops in school and on trips. Year 7 Students visited STEMfest an interactive science careers fair. Year 10 students worked with Medical Mavericks a introduction to professional medical equipment. Year 8 students worked with National Careers Challenge with British Airways Year 9 students with CAPA Performing Arts College bespoke workshop for drama and dance classes. Year 9 students with University of York maths skills workshop The students enjoyed the day and had a fantastic time enjoying new experiences in school.
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CAREERS WEEK! Some Yr10 Science students took part in an engaging 'Medical Mavericks' workshop. They explored real clinical skills, including taking blood, using an ultrasound, trying keyhole surgery techniques and recording their own ECG.
@@cockburnschool 7 Jul 2026
CAREERS WEEK! Joseph Taylor from the University of Leeds visited some Year 9 Science students today to discuss theoretical physics. The class created hadrons using LEGO.
@@cockburnschool 7 Jul 2026
🎭✨ What an incredible evening at Leeds Playhouse last Friday! Students from all three of our secondary schools came together for a fantastic Cockburn MAT performance, showcasing their passion, creativity and love for the performing arts. From powerful performances to moments of real confidence and talent, the evening was a wonderful celebration of what can be achieved when our schools work together. We are immensely proud of every student who took to the stage and of the staff who supported them along the way. Thank you to everyone who came to watch and celebrate the amazing talent across our Trust.
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Congratulations to Year 9 Dance student, Rishita. She has been successful at audition for Northern Contemporary School of Dance's Centre of Advanced Training programme.
@@cockburnschool 6 Jul 2026
Guided Destinations for Year 8 into Year 9: Your child will receive a printed slip on Tuesday 7th July with the three subjects that they have been assigned to. These will be given out by their form tutors first thing in the morning.
@@cockburnschool 6 Jul 2026
Shakespeare Festival @ Ruth Gorse Academy. Please use the QR code to book your tickets. £5 a ticket. We will be performing on Tuesday night.
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