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Cockburn School

Cockburn School is a mixed secondary school located in the Beeston area of Leeds, West Yorkshire, England.

History
Cockburn School was opened on 17 July 1902, on land near the corner of Dewsbury Road and Burton Road. The site had previously housed Southern Higher Grade School. Cockburn School was named after Sir George Cockburn, a former chairman of the Leeds School Board. Cockburn School announced plans to become an academy in October 2015; In June 2016, the school became the founding member of the Cockburn Multi-Academy Trust. ==School life==
School life
Cockburn School contains a business known as The Glassroom, developed by Education Leeds, in which students recycle unwanted glass to make new products. The Glassroom produces a product each year to be presented at the White Rose Centre Community Awards. ==Awards and recognition==
Awards and recognition
In October 2019, the Arts Council awarded Cockburn School the Platinum level Artsmark. ==Notable former pupils==
Notable former pupils
Norman Ackroyd, Artist • Jordan Baldwinson, rugby league player • Mandip Gill, actor • Willis Hall, playwright • Richard Hoggart, academic • Harry Jepson, rugby league administrator • Manasse Mampala, professional footballer • Geoffrey Warnes, RAF squadron leader ==References==
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