What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
The new term at Cockburn John Charles Academy has got off to an inspirational start as Year 11 were treated to a highly motivational guest speaker Action Jackson. He inspired the group’s attention with his thought-provoking presentation, encouraging each individual to reflect on their own ability and potential as they
Middleton Primary School became the first primary school to join Cockburn Multi-academy Trust this September. The trust is also responsible for Cockburn School in Beeston, which is consistently one of Leeds’ highest performing schools and also Cockburn John Charles Academy, currently undergoing a remarkable transformation reducing exclusions by 80% and
Cockburn John Charles Academy has had a very exciting first term since its official opening April 2018. The Academy has undergone a rapid transformation since it joined Cockburn Multi Academy Trust and opened as Cockburn John Charles Academy, under the leadership of the Executive Headteacher David Gurney and Head of
Students at the Cockburn John Charles Academy kicked off the last full day of a 400 mile bike relay as they set off this morning (2 July 2018) as part of the Schools Yorkshire Tour. They took the baton to St Phillip’s Primary School, visiting the new Urban Bike Park
After last year’s successful photographic exhibition, Cockburn John Charles Academy (formerly South Leeds Academy) is hosting a wider arts festival. Featuring Music, Arts, Dance and Drama, MADD Fest takes place on Thursday 5 July from 6:30-8pm. Organiser Miss Jessica Rape said: “Cockburn MAT is proud to announce it’s latest MADD Fest
At Cockburn School and Cockburn John Charles Academy, this year’s GCSE candidates are the second year group to sit ‘tough’ new exams under a reformed curriculum. The dramatic reforms came as part of a government drive to improve schools’, pupils’ and employers’ confidence in the qualifications, ensuring that young people
The former South Leeds academy in Belle Isle will officially close and re open as Cockburn John Charles Academy on the 1 April, under the leadership of Cockburn Multi-academy Trust (MAT) following a period of transition since the first announcement in the spring of 2017. Cockburn MAT is also responsible
Alistair Brownlee revealed that he was still making up his mind about defending his Olympic Triathlon title when he met students at Cockburn School on Friday (10 November 2017). [slideshow_deploy id=’69743′] Alistair and his brother Jonny were there to answer questions put by a hall full of students from Cockburn
Wednesday (4 October 2017) will see the first ever Open Evening for Cockburn John Charles Academy. Previously The South Leeds Academy, the school is now part of the Cockburn Multi Academy Trust, led by Executive Headteacher David Gurney who said: “My vision is for there to be two outstanding schools
As South Leeds Life reported in April, discussions are progressing for The South Leeds Academy to move from the Delta Academies Trust to the Cockburn Multi Academy Trust. The school will be known as the Cockburn John Charles Academy and adopt a similar uniform to Cockburn, with a crested navy