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Cockburn John Charles Academy students combine mathematical thinking, teamwork and thrilling rides during an exciting residential visit. Students from Cockburn John Charles Academy enjoyed an unforgettable residential trip to Alton Towers, combining the excitement of one of the UK’s most popular theme parks with opportunities to develop their mathematical skills
The Art Department at Cockburn John Charles Academy welcomed some unusual visitors last month as Year 8 students took part in a lively life drawing session featuring live chickens. Working directly from observation, students explored a range of drawing techniques, including continuous line drawing, non-dominant hand sketching, and quick observational
Cockburn School, Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy and Cockburn John Cahrles Academy marked new beginnings for the next stage of the lives of their excellent Year 11 groups with memorable Graduation Ceremonies and Proms. Parents and carers, family members and school staff joined the celebrations in school for the Graduation Ceremonies.
Cockburn John Charles Academy celebrates outstanding consistency, becoming the first secondary school in Leeds to achieve ‘Strong Standard’ in all Ofsted areas “Pupils make excellent progress at the school” – Ofsted 2026 Staff, pupils, and families at Cockburn John Charles Academy, in Belle Isle, Leeds are celebrating this week following
Year 8 history students at Cockburn John Charles Academy enjoyed a richly immersive journey into Britain’s past during their recent visit to the Beamish Museum in Durham, exploring what life was like in the 1800s and early 1900s. The trip offered a full day of hands on historical experiences, from
Students and staff at Cockburn John Charles Academy came together for a remarkable production of Come From Away, transforming the school theatre into the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, and bringing to life a powerful true story of kindness in the face of global crisis. The musical, which tells the
Paris Maths trip In January, well over 100 Year 10 maths students from all three schools, travelled to Paris in France. Their maths themed visit involved learning about the maths involved in running Disneyland Paris as well as some amazing sightseeing in the city centre. The weather was cold but
A groundbreaking four-year programme designed to prevent young people from becoming Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) is set to launch in South Leeds, signalling a bold commitment from local organisations to tackling one of the most pressing social challenges in the country. Youth disengagement and unemployment is a
Students from Cockburn John Charles Academy enjoyed an unforgettable educational visit to The Deep, where learning came to life beneath the waves. The trip gave students the opportunity to explore one of the UK’s leading aquariums, coming face to face with sharks, rays, turtles and penguins while learning about marine
Cockburn John Charles Academy Year 9 students enjoyed an inspiring and insightful talk from the curators of the Turner Prize last term. The visiting speakers shared their roles, experiences and professional perspectives, offering students a unique behind-the-scenes look at one of the most influential awards in contemporary art. Their generosity