Is Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 4 June 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 41st of 45 secondary schools in Leeds. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy averaged an Attainment 8 score of 41.8 (England: 46.2). 35.5% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy?

Applications for Year 7 places at Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy

Ring Road, Middleton, Leeds, LS10 4AX

Local ranking41st of 45 secondary schools in Leeds

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1050

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 4 June 2024. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 41.8 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 35.5% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 56.9% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 197

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 822
Boys: 546 (53%)
Girls: 477 (47%)
Capacity: 1050 (97% full)
SEND: 24.6%
FSM Eligible: 46.7%
EAL: 12.7%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.5%
SEN Support: 23.1%
Budget per Pupil: £7,157/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 10.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 29.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Free schools
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 72.8%
Mixed Other: 9.9%
White Other: 6.6%
Black African: 2.6%
Black Other: 1.7%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.4%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.2%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.0%

72.8%

White British

9.9%

Mixed Other

6.6%

White Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01134872837

info@cockburnlca.org

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Ring Road

Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 148616
UKPRN: 10088751
Establishment No.: 4081
Trust: COCKBURN MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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