Cockburn John Charles Academy is a secondary academy in Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Cockburn John Charles Academy has a Progress 8 score of +0.47 (above the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 41.6, 48% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths.
The school has 1,202 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 18.8%, 44% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 9.6%.
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Cockburn John Charles Academy has a Progress 8 score of +0.47, which is above the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 41.6. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
48% of students at Cockburn John Charles Academy achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Cockburn John Charles Academy has an overall absence rate of 9.6%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Cockburn John Charles Academy is 18.8%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Cockburn John Charles Academy has 1,202 pupils on roll.
44% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Cockburn John Charles Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in April 2022 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Cockburn John Charles Academy is due for reinspection this year (2026).
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Cockburn John Charles Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
305/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
108/mo
35% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 16.4 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.7
Bus Stops
13
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Parent View
Would Recommend
100%
Child is Happy
50%
Child Feels Safe
68%
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.