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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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PSHE and Careers Update Letter: We have 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
@@cockburnschool 16 Jul 2026
Electric Scooters: A reminder to all students that use of an electric scooter on a UK public road, cycle lane or pavement is illegal. From September e-scooters will not be permitted on our school site and will not be allowed to be stored in the bike cages.
@@cockburnschool 16 Jul 2026
NHS Vaccinations Flu Letter: We have 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
@@cockburnschool 16 Jul 2026
Staying Safe Over The Summer Letter: We have 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
@@cockburnschool 16 Jul 2026
Sports Day Field Events - KS3 and KS4 complete. Excellent performances and battles on the field for their houses. We've had two record breakers with Yr8 Steven Matik broke a record lasting over 10 years for Shot Put with a distance of 10.4m. Yr10 Jacob Hart smashed a record that lasted over 20 years with 29.8m in Javelin
@@cockburnschool 16 Jul 2026
End of Term: Friday 17th July 2026. We will close to all students at 12:30pm. Friday 17th July will be a non-uniform day raising funds for Place2Be. Students and staff are asked to donate £1 on the day. Students must dress in appropriate clothing for school (no crop tops/jeans with large rips and tears/no fake nails or eyelashes) and safe for class (no high-heeled shoes or excessive jewellery). Any slogans or images must be suitable for school.
@@cockburnschool 15 Jul 2026
Excellent Rewards Trips today to Alton Towers and Planet Ice. Well done to all involved!
@@cockburnschool 15 Jul 2026
End of Term: Friday 17th July 2026. We will close to all students at 12:30pm. Friday 17th July will be a non-uniform day raising funds for Place2Be. Students and staff are asked to donate £1 on the day. Students must dress in appropriate clothing for school (no crop tops/jeans with large rips and tears/no fake nails or eyelashes) and safe for class (no high-heeled shoes or excessive jewellery). Any slogans or images must be suitable for school.
@@cockburnschool 14 Jul 2026
Year 9 Crime Awareness day! Students participated in workshops to get a better understanding of how crime works, and how to keep safe from criminal activities. Workshops have included Choices, County Lines, Knife Crime, One Punch, Rail Safety and Northern Powergrid.
@@cockburnschool 14 Jul 2026
Time For Young People is a support space in Leeds where young people aged 11-18 can get support with any challenges they may face. They have a fantastic team of staff who are always happy to help. There are no waiting lists or referrals needed. You can drop in to the Leeds support hub Mondays & Tuesdays from 2:00pm-7:00pm. @timeforyoungpeople_leeds
@@cockburnschool 14 Jul 2026
We are sending out Year 7 and Year 8 Student Progress Reports via email to their parents/carers. Please check your inbox!
@@cockburnschool 13 Jul 2026
Excellent news for our former student Kenneth and for the mighty Leeds United! M.O.T.
@@cockburnschool 13 Jul 2026
Excellent news for our former student Kenneth and for the mighty Leeds United! M.O.T.
@@cockburnschool 13 Jul 2026
Some of our students went on a trip to 'Time For Young People' this morning, they took part in a workshop all about emotions. The students had a great time and really enjoyed it! Time For Young People is a support space in Leeds where young people aged 11-18 can get support with challenges. There are no waiting lists or referrals needed. You can drop in to the Leeds support hub Mondays & Tuesdays from 2pm-7:00pm. They even have a dungeons and dragons club running on a Saturday! @timeforyoungpeople_leeds
@@cockburnschool 13 Jul 2026
End of Term Letter: We have sent a letter to ALL parents/carers via email and SIMS App. This letter contains information about arrangements for the start of term in September. All letters can also be found on our website: https://www.cockburnschool.org/parents-carers/letters-home
@@cockburnschool 13 Jul 2026
Today was the final session of the year for our Year 8 - Shaping our Futures Project. Today students evaluated year 1 of the program, set goals for next year and helped plan workshops for future years. We are so proud of our students for their engagement and progress they have made so far. We can’t wait for next year !
@@cockburnschool 13 Jul 2026
CAREERS WEEK! Students from Years 8/9/10 were involved in Veterinary, Dentistry & Medicine workshops led by Meducators UK. Students built splints, learnt about X-rays, and made dental fillings.
@@cockburnschool 13 Jul 2026
End of Term: Friday 17th July 2026. We will close to all students at 12:30pm. Friday 17th July will be a non-uniform day raising funds for Place2Be. Students and staff are asked to donate £1 on the day. Students must dress in appropriate clothing for school (no crop tops/jeans with large rips and tears/no fake nails or eyelashes) and safe for class (no high-heeled shoes or excessive jewellery). Any slogans or images must be suitable for school.
@@cockburnschool 13 Jul 2026
We have sent the following communication to parents and carers today via email and SIMS App. https://cockb-school.reactfiles.co.uk/uploads/lettershome/DK-Remembrance-Letter-RD-13.7.26.pdf?t=1783929756 We welcome staff to leave comments for the Book of Remembrance via this link: https://www.cockburnschool.org/mr-kestrels-book-of-remembrance End of Term: Friday 17th July 2026. We will close to all students at 12:30pm. Friday 17th July will be a non-uniform day raising funds for Place2Be. Students and staff are asked to donate £1 on the day. Students must dress in appropriate clothing for school (no crop tops/jeans with large rips and tears/no fake nails or eyelashes) and safe for class (no high-heeled shoes or excessive jewellery). Any slogans or images must be suitable for school.
@@cockburnschool 13 Jul 2026
Due to the continued hot weather, we will allow the following uniform adaptations from Monday 13th July to Thursday 16th 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.
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