Cockburn School vs St John Fisher Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 25 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
St John Fisher Catholic Academy
Harrogate · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,250 students
| Measure | Cockburn School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | St John Fisher Catholic Academy Harrogate, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #144 of 366 | #26 of 366 |
| National rank | #1744 of 4,090 | #491 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,248 | 1,250 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,248 | 1,250 |
| Free school meals | 39.7% | 11.6% |
| Capacity filled | 112.3% | 90.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.1 | 55.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.3% | 62.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68.6% | 79.5% |
| EBacc average points | 4.03 | 5.13 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.3 |
| town | Leeds | Harrogate |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.cockburnschool.org | sjfchs.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St John Fisher Catholic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.4 vs 54.4).
- •St John Fisher Catholic Academy is the larger school with 1,250 students compared with 1,248.
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 St John Fisher Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St John Fisher Catholic Academy ranks higher (83.4 vs 54.4 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 St John Fisher Catholic Academy?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Leeds and Harrogate in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cockburn School: 1,248. St John Fisher Catholic Academy: 1,250. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cockburn School and St John Fisher Catholic Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Cockburn School is 144th of 366 and St John Fisher Catholic Academy is 26th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).