Cockburn School vs Hugh Gaitskell Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cockburn School
Leeds · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,248 students
Hugh Gaitskell Primary School
Leeds · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
555 students
| Measure | Cockburn School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | Hugh Gaitskell Primary School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #144 of 366 | #1436 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1744 of 4,090 | #14115 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,248 | 555 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,248 | 555 |
| Free school meals | 39.7% | 33.2% |
| Capacity filled | 112.3% | 88.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.03 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leeds | Leeds |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.cockburnschool.org | www.hughgaitskell.leeds.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Cockburn School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.4 vs 19.2).
- •Cockburn School is the larger school with 1,248 students compared with 555.
- •Cockburn School is a academy school while Hugh Gaitskell Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cockburn School better than Hugh Gaitskell Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cockburn School ranks higher (54.4 vs 19.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cockburn School and Hugh Gaitskell Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Leeds and Leeds in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cockburn School: 1,248. Hugh Gaitskell Primary School: 555. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cockburn School and Hugh Gaitskell Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Cockburn School is 144th of 366 and Hugh Gaitskell Primary School is 1436th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).