Category: Middleton

News and events for the Middleton area

Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy supports Shoebox appeal

In a heartwarming display of community spirit, the amazing students, families, and teachers of Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy have once again come together to make a significant contribution to this year’s Leeds Shoebox Appeal. Aiming to support the homeless across the city, nearly 80 shoeboxes filled with essential items and

Middleton headteacher wins big at National Teaching Awards

An inspirational Leeds Headteacher has won silver at the ‘Oscars’ of the teaching profession. Carrie Green, Executive Principal of Bramley Park Academy and Elements Primary School in Middleton has been honoured for her exceptional contributions to education through commendation at the Pearson National Teaching Awards. Since taking the helm at

Safety versus heritage debated at footpath inquiry

A public inquiry has heard arguments for and against the closure of a footpath next to Cockburn School in Beeston during a two-day hearing which concluded yesterday (11 December 2024). Helen Heward, the Planning Inspector, conducted the inquiry to decide whether to confirm the Diversion Order made by Leeds City

Anti-Bullying Week at Middleton Primary School

Middleton Primary School recently marked Anti-Bullying Week with a series of activities aimed at helping students understand and combat bullying in all its forms. The school sees Anti-Bullying Week as a vital opportunity to teach children about kindness, respect, and how they can make a difference in creating a safer

Local History: The Gosforth Pit Disaster

Situated between Middleton and Belle Isle is a large hill at the base of which the Gosforth Colliery was situated. A tunnel had been driven under the hill, originally 1400 yards long before the steam engine was installed, then a vertical shaft of 80 yards deep then another 700 yards

Cockburn Remembered

Students and staff across Cockburn School, Cockburn John Charles Academy and Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy showed their respect on Remembrance Day (11 November 2024). Young people and school staff came together across the Cockburn Multi-academy Trust schools to commemorate Remembrance Day with heartfelt ceremonies to honour those who have served