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Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy is a free s secondary school in Leeds , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 822 pupils, and a capacity of 1050 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-16

Age range

822

Pupils

1,050

Capacity

78%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy?

The catchment area for Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy is the geographic zone Leeds uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Leeds publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Secondary school places at Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy are allocated by Leeds using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Leeds before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy: 1050 places, 78% filled: places available

Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy has a published admission number of 1050 places. 822 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 78%. At 78% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1050 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 44.9% of pupils at Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Leeds.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Leeds publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Leeds Council school admissions (official) →

Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy: School Information

Full address
Ring Road, Middleton, Leeds, LS10 4AX
Local authority
Leeds
School type
Free schools
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
44.9% of pupils
DfE URN
148616

Other Secondary Schools in Leeds

If Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Leeds are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy

What is the catchment area for Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy?

The catchment area for Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy is the geographic zone Leeds uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Leeds publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy oversubscribed?

Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy has a capacity of 1050 places and currently has 822 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Leeds.

What is the admissions policy for Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy?

Admission to Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy is managed by Leeds. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy cover?

Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy is a secondary school in Leeds, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy?

Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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