Tag: David Gurney

New headteacher at Middleton Primary School

Middleton Primary School (MPS) has welcomed its new headteacher, Sarah Tissiman, following the retirement of Samantha Williams. With 12 years of experience at Middleton Primary, Mrs Tissiman has demonstrated a commitment to both the children and the wider community. Expressing her enthusiasm for the role, Mrs Tissiman stated, “I am

Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy officially opened

Baroness Judith Blake joined the Lord Mayor of Leeds and the family of Laurence Calvert VC to officially open the new Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy (CLCA) in Middleton on Friday (5 July 2024). Opening the event David Gurney, CEO of Cockburn Multi-academy Trust said: “Education is the foundation of progress.

Cockburn students celebrate International Women’s Day

Year 9 students from Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy (CLCA) listened intently to a talk by Gail Weathers, CLCA school governor and local business leader, on International Women’s Day 2024. With inclusivity as the theme of this year’s IWD, Gail emphasised the importance of embracing diversity and equality in all realms

Huge improvements at Cockburn John Charles Academy

The Yorkshire Evening Post last week published its annual article highlighting the worst performing schools in the Leeds area and for the first time in its history, and further to the former South Leeds Academy in Belle Isle being officially closed and re-opened by the Cockburn Multi-Academy Trust (MAT), Cockburn

Inspirational start to the autumn term at CJCA

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 joins Cockburn Trust

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

Positive progress at Cockburn John Charles Academy

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