Cockburn School Catchment Area
Cockburn School is a academy converter secondary school in Leeds , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1277 pupils, and a capacity of 1111 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
1,277
Pupils
1,111
Capacity
115%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2022
Cockburn School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Cockburn School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Leeds. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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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.
Find Leeds catchment area documents →Cockburn School — School Information
- Full address
- Parkside, Gipsy Lane, Leeds, LS11 5TT
- Local authority
- Leeds
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 38.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 142585
Other Secondary Schools in Leeds
If Cockburn School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Leeds are the next closest alternatives.
Lawnswood School Catchment Area
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Allerton High School Catchment Area
Community school · LS17 7AG
Allerton Grange School Catchment Area
Community school · LS17 6SF
Ralph Thoresby School Catchment Area
Foundation school · LS16 7RX
Guiseley School Catchment Area
Foundation school · LS20 8DT
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · LS6 4QE
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Frequently Asked Questions — Cockburn School
Is Cockburn School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Cockburn School currently has 1277 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1111 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Cockburn School? ▾
Admission to Cockburn School 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 School cover? ▾
Cockburn School 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 School? ▾
Cockburn School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.