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It gives me great pleasure and a sense of pride to welcome visitors to the website for Cockburn John Charles Academy.Nelson Mandela said that: “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” I am confident that the academy’s ‘Learning for Life’ motto fits well with this.
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@Cockburn John Charle 31 Oct 2025
Year 11 students should now be applying for college, using their predicted KAP grades from their Progress Review report. They can change their sixth form A-level and BTEC choices later down the line after applying, at their college interviews. Students should make sure they are using their personal email address and have access to a mobile number to receive a message to notify them of their college interview. Thanks, Careers Team
@Cockburn John Charle 28 Oct 2025
Step inside the LRC 📚 A space to read, learn, and get inspired. From bestsellers to study support, there’s something for everyone!
@Cockburn John Charle 26 Oct 2025
Kids eat for free or for £1 during the school holidays!
@Cockburn John Charle 25 Oct 2025
📢 Reminder for Year 6 Families! Don’t forget to log onto your local admissions portal and select our school for your child’s Year 7 place (September 2026) 🎓 🗓️ Deadline: 31st October 2025 💻 Apply here: https://www.leeds.gov.uk/.../apply-for-a-secondary-school Let’s make sure every child’s place is secured before the deadline! ✅
@Cockburn John Charle 25 Oct 2025
📢 Half-Term Break Notice. CJCA is now closed for the half-term break. We hope all our students and families enjoy a well-deserved rest! 🌟 We look forward to welcoming all students (Years 7–11) back to school at 8:25am on Monday 3rd November. See you soon, ready for another great half-term ahead! 💪📚
@Cockburn John Charle 24 Oct 2025
We’re proud to recognise the following students who have been nominated for continually meeting our Academy's Values and Expectations!
@Cockburn John Charle 24 Oct 2025
Breaking up for half term but already excited to see how year 9 art students finish off their tonal studies? What a start to GCSE art!
@Cockburn John Charle 23 Oct 2025
Our Year 9 Spanish students are bringing their A-game today! They’re revising through a lively Blooket competition, learning vocab and grammar while having fun!
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