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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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🎭✨ 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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We will open school to students from 9:00am on Monday 6th July. We have sent an urgent message to all parents/carers via email and SIMS App on Sunday afternoon. We will have a delayed start to school tomorrow as a member of staff has tragically passed away. This will allow time to brief our staff and prepare plans for the day. We will ensure that there is support for students through this difficult time. We’ve been in contact with the family to express how sad we are about this news and to offer our support. Understandably, the family is still coming to terms with what’s happening and appreciates having some privacy for now. We ask that parents, carers and students respect this on social media.
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We will open school to students from 9:00am on Monday 6th July. We have sent an urgent message to all parents/carers via email and SIMS App on Sunday afternoon. We will have a delayed start to school tomorrow as a member of staff has tragically passed away. This will allow time to brief our staff and prepare plans for the day. We will ensure that there is support for students through this difficult time. We’ve been in contact with the family to express how sad we are about this news and to offer our support. Understandably, the family is still coming to terms with what’s happening and appreciates having some privacy for now. We ask that parents, carers and students respect this on social media.
@@cockburnschool 5 Jul 2026
We will open school to students from 9:00am on Monday 6th July. We have sent an urgent message to all parents/carers via email and SIMS App on Sunday afternoon. We will have a delayed start to school tomorrow as a member of staff has tragically passed away. This will allow time to brief our staff and prepare plans for the day. We will ensure that there is support for students through this difficult time. We’ve been in contact with the family to express how sad we are about this news and to offer our support. Understandably, the family is still coming to terms with what’s happening and appreciates having some privacy for now. We ask that parents, carers and students respect this on social media.
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Guided Destinations for Year 8 into Year 9: We have sent a message via email and SIMS App to all parents/carers of students in Year 8. Your child will receive a printed slip on Monday 6th 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.
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Growth Mindset Thought of the Week.
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STEM Club success!
@@cockburnschool 1 Jul 2026
Year 7 Rounders Team: A huge congratulations to the Year 7 Rounders team who played brilliantly last night and now we are through to the final! Well done girls!
@@cockburnschool 1 Jul 2026
We are proud to welcome Year 6 students from across our primary school community to Cockburn School today for their Transition Day. Not long now until they become our new Year 7 from September 2026. One day, they will be out Class of 2031 Year 11!
@@cockburnschool 1 Jul 2026
Year 7 English Whitby Abbey Trip: Stepping into the heart of Gothic inspiration… A group of Year 7 students explored the haunting beauty of Whitby Abbey, bringing their Gothic studies to life while gathering inspiration for their own creative writing — a visit that was 'fang-tastically' inspiring! 🧛📖🏰🦇
@@cockburnschool 29 Jun 2026
Free School Meals 2026-27: Last week, we sent a letter to ALL parents/carers via email and SIMS App. All letters can also be found on our website: https://www.cockburnschool.org/parents-carers/letters-home
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Shakespeare Festival @ Ruth Gorse Academy. Please use the QR code to book your tickets. £5 a ticket. We will be performing on Tuesday night.
@@cockburnschool 29 Jun 2026
Attendance Matters! Congratulations to our prize winners. 10 days Yr7 Ava Butterworth Yr8 Zayan Taj Yr9 Stela Egharevba Yr10 Sam Day 15 days Yr7 Harrison Whiteley Yr8 Hassaan Khan Yr9 Jake Sigsworth Yr10 Hannah Lukasiewicz
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