What did School Atlas judge Cockburn John Charles Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged Cockburn John Charles Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in June 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend Cockburn John Charles Academy?

Cockburn John Charles Academy has 1,169 pupils on roll.

What ages does Cockburn John Charles Academy take?

Cockburn John Charles Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is Cockburn John Charles Academy located?

Cockburn John Charles Academy is located in Leeds, LS10 2JU, Leeds.

How do I apply to Cockburn John Charles Academy?

Cockburn John Charles Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How close do you need to live to get into Cockburn John Charles Academy?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Cockburn John Charles Academy was 1.752 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Year 7 places decided at Cockburn John Charles Academy?

When Cockburn John Charles Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in public care or fostered under an arrangement made by the local authority, special guardianship… — Children in public care or fostered under an arrangement made by the local authority, special guardianship order or children who were previously looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted or become subject to a Child Arrangements Order or Special Guardianship Order (evidence required); 2. Children with brothers or sisters who are attending the academy at the time the application is received and… — Children with brothers or sisters who are attending the academy at the time the application is received and are living at the same address (conditions apply); 3. Children for whom Cockburn John Charles Academy is the nearest high school, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 240 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at Cockburn John Charles Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 32.8% of pupils at Cockburn John Charles Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Cockburn John Charles Academy: Ofsted, Results & Catchment

How close did you need to live?

1.752miles

was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at Cockburn John Charles Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children in public care or fostered under an arrangement made by the local authority, special guardianship… — Children in public care or fostered under an arrangement made by the local authority, special guardianship order or children who were previously looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted or become subject to a Child Arrangements Order or Special Guardianship Order (evidence required).
2Children with brothers or sisters who are attending the academy at the time the application is received and… — Children with brothers or sisters who are attending the academy at the time the application is received and are living at the same address (conditions apply)
3Children for whom Cockburn John Charles Academy is the nearest high school.
4Any other children.

Leeds City Council's published summary of this school's admission policy for 2027 to 2028 (from the council's school directory). Cockburn John Charles Academy is its own admission authority; the full determined policy is published by the school at https://www.cockburnjohncharles.org/join-us/admissions-appeals. Places are offered in priority order.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Cockburn John Charles Academy: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Cockburn John Charles Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Cockburn John Charles Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in June 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Cockburn John Charles Academy?: Cockburn John Charles Academy has 1,169 pupils on roll.
What ages does Cockburn John Charles Academy take?: Cockburn John Charles Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Cockburn John Charles Academy located?: Cockburn John Charles Academy is located in Leeds, LS10 2JU, Leeds.
How do I apply to Cockburn John Charles Academy?: Cockburn John Charles Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Cockburn John Charles Academy?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Cockburn John Charles Academy was 1.752 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at Cockburn John Charles Academy?: When Cockburn John Charles Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in public care or fostered under an arrangement made by the local authority, special guardianship… — Children in public care or fostered under an arrangement made by the local authority, special guardianship order or children who were previously looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted or become subject to a Child Arrangements Order or Special Guardianship Order (evidence required); 2. Children with brothers or sisters who are attending the academy at the time the application is received and… — Children with brothers or sisters who are attending the academy at the time the application is received and are living at the same address (conditions apply); 3. Children for whom Cockburn John Charles Academy is the nearest high school, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 240 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Cockburn John Charles Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 32.8% of pupils at Cockburn John Charles Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Last distance offered at Cockburn John Charles Academy, year by year →

How places are decided at Cockburn John Charles Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children in public care or fostered under an arrangement made by the local authority, special guardianship… — Children in public care or fostered under an arrangement made by the local authority, special guardianship order or children who were previously looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted or become subject to a Child Arrangements Order or Special Guardianship Order (evidence required).
2Children with brothers or sisters who are attending the academy at the time the application is received and… — Children with brothers or sisters who are attending the academy at the time the application is received and are living at the same address (conditions apply)
3Children for whom Cockburn John Charles Academy is the nearest high school.
4Any other children.

Cockburn John Charles Academy: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Cockburn John Charles Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Cockburn John Charles Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in June 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Cockburn John Charles Academy?: Cockburn John Charles Academy has 1,169 pupils on roll.
What ages does Cockburn John Charles Academy take?: Cockburn John Charles Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Cockburn John Charles Academy located?: Cockburn John Charles Academy is located in Leeds, LS10 2JU, Leeds.
How do I apply to Cockburn John Charles Academy?: Cockburn John Charles Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Cockburn John Charles Academy?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Cockburn John Charles Academy was 1.752 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at Cockburn John Charles Academy?: When Cockburn John Charles Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in public care or fostered under an arrangement made by the local authority, special guardianship… — Children in public care or fostered under an arrangement made by the local authority, special guardianship order or children who were previously looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted or become subject to a Child Arrangements Order or Special Guardianship Order (evidence required); 2. Children with brothers or sisters who are attending the academy at the time the application is received and… — Children with brothers or sisters who are attending the academy at the time the application is received and are living at the same address (conditions apply); 3. Children for whom Cockburn John Charles Academy is the nearest high school, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 240 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Cockburn John Charles Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 32.8% of pupils at Cockburn John Charles Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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