Leeds secondary school gets seal of approval from Ofsted inspectors

Cockburn School, in Beeston, has been classed as 'good' following a one-day inspection by Ofsted earlier this year.

And the school has also been told it is on course to secure an 'outstanding' rating when its next inspection takes place.

Key comments made by the inspectors included:

* The school's leadership has a "strong vision" and makes the right decisions for the needs of its students;

* Student behaviour and conduct is "exemplary", with "substantial and sustained" progress being made in learning;

* The school plays an integral role in the life of its local community and is also a community in its own right.

Cockburn head of school Rob Dixon said: “[This] confirms all of the hard work that our students, staff, parents and governors put into making Cockburn School such a great school for the local area.