What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Pupils and staff from Cockburn Reach Academy came together to celebrate Roald Dahl Day, honouring one of the world’s most famous children’s authors. The school was filled with excitement as pupils enjoyed the wonderful world of Roald Dahl’s stories. Many children dressed up as their favourite characters and took part
Cockburn Reach Academy was fortunate enough to be awarded funding to run their Healthy Holidays programme again this summer. Pupils took part in a fantastic range of activities and experiences that encouraged them to learn, grow and build confidence whilst having fun with their friends. The pupils enjoyed visits to
Pupils from Cockburn Reach Academy recently took part in an exciting and immersive Chinese dragon dance workshop. The workshop encouraged pupils to explore rhythm, coordination, and teamwork while learning about traditional Chinese culture and the significance of the dragon in celebrations. Pupils worked together to manoeuvre colourful, authentic dragon props,
Pupils at Cockburn Reach Academy are enjoying a remarkable new outdoor learning space, thanks to a £20,000 donation from Wooden Spoon, the children’s charity of rugby. The funding has enabled the Leeds primary special school to create a woodland pathway, install a therapeutic swing, and develop a beautiful sensory garden
The pupils, staff, and wider community of our school Cockburn Reach Academy would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Lineham Farm for their generous donation of Easter eggs this spring. Their kindness brought enormous joy to our children, making the end of term celebrations even more special. Seeing the
Cockburn Reach Academy in Beeston, Leeds was inspected by Ofsted in February 2026. During the inspection, inspectors judged the academy to be strong in four areas: Attendance and Behaviour, Inclusion, Leadership and Governance and Personal Development and Wellbeing. The new Ofsted strong standard shows that ‘Leaders are working above the
Pupils from Cockburn Reach Academy recently took part in a creative and engaging Art workshop led by local artist Penny, from Penny’s Community Arts. The workshop encouraged children to explore and express their feelings through Art, using their whole school feelings thermometer as a visual and reflective tool. Pupils were
Pupils from Cockburn Reach Academy joined local councillor Ed Carlisle (Green, Hunslet & Riverside) for a community litter pick in Beeston. This enabled us to take learning beyond the classroom whilst making a real difference. This experience helped pupils build confidence, teamwork, and a sense of responsibility as they collected
Cockburn Reach Academy is proud to provide exciting, hands-on learning that nurtures curiosity, confidence, and practical skills in every pupil through their very own Forest Schools programme. Learning in the natural environment helps children develop problem-solving skills and deepens their connection with the outdoors. Pupils are taking safe risks, from
The pupils and staff of Cockburn Reach Academy had a fabulous time on residential. They discovered different types of plants, trees, and wildlife on their walks around the countryside. They practised water safety and how to wear life jackets correctly, and then they learned how to work as a team