Skip to content ↓

News and Letters

Page 1

  • RAISED in Yorkshire - Oral Health Workshops

    Published 06/02/25

    We had some fantastic feedback from our visitors RAISED in Yorkshire.

    "I just wanted to say a huge thank you for allowing our RAISED in Yorkshire team to come and deliver a workshop to on Oral Health.

    Given that in Yorkshire an average of 45% of children start secondary school with decayed and missing teeth. This is strongly correlated with health inequalities and social deprivation – resulting in adolescents experiencing pain (toothache), low self-esteem, bullying, and absenteeism. These are shocking statistics, given it is a largely preventable condition.

    Reach to those that need it most has traditionally been so difficult. RAISED in Yorkshire (RiY) is a trying to address this through empowering young people about their oral health and its importance to their general health and well-being.

    We also provided in many of the forms the start of a Dental Career talk to raise aspirations early! We would be happy to do more on this to older years too.

    Coop Academy Leeds plays a significant part in our RAISED in Yorkshire (RiY)  program – being our “training school”.

    The RiY team visited your school – this is a big logistical exercise with 95 external visitors:

    • 71 Year 12 students 9
    • 9 trainers (newly qualified dental team)
    • 8 members of the Core University team
    • And 7 accompanying teachers from the sixth formers schools

    We were made very welcome by Mr Sleman. The reception staff worked hard ahead of our visit by getting the DBS screening undertaken for all of our staff/dentist trainers and provided a register for our Year 12 students.

    We spent the afternoon providing engaging oral health workshops for Year 7 (including those where English is not their first language). The school staff were informed, supportive and very welcoming.

    Above all, we all remarked on the excellent behaviour and engagement of the Year 7 students. I saw one of the Year 12’s using the quickly acquired term “Quality Audience 1,2, & 3” (shared by the teacher) and the classroom fell into attentive quiet. It was highly impressive.

    We had a fantastic time and all 71 Year 12 students passed their competencies in delivering the education event. A big thank you to Year 7 who were all so well behaved.

    The Year 12 students graduated as RiY Student Research Fellows and will continue as oral health ambassadors in their own schools and will lead citizen science projects on oral health.

    Thank you for supporting this important work. We look forward to working with you again in Spring 2026."

    Read More
  • Year 9 Vaccinations

    Published 30/01/25

    Dear parent/guardian,  

    The nurses will be in school on Friday 14th February to vaccinate the YEAR 9 pupils against Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio (DTP) and Meningitis (Men ACWY).

    Please complete the Vaccination Consent Form here…

    https://www.leedsimmunisations.co.uk/Forms/DTP

    The code for your child’s school is: EE137065

    If you do not want your child to receive the vaccination, it is important to complete the refusal section on the form.

    Read More
  • Year 11 Key Information

    Published 29/01/25

    Dear Parents and Carers,

    As we approach Week 4 of the new half-term, I wanted to share some important updates to support your child as they prepare for the vital months ahead in Year 11.

    February Mock Examinations

    The February mocks are fast approaching, and these will play a crucial role in preparing students for their final GCSE examinations. It is essential that students are consistently revising, attending all lessons, and making the most of the resources and support available to them. The library is open every evening until 4:30 pm where students can complete independent study. 

    Afterschool Revision Sessions

    We are committed to providing comprehensive support for Year 11 students. A structured revision programme is in place every afternoon after school. These sessions are specifically designed to help students consolidate their learning, address areas of need, and prepare effectively for their exams. You can find further details about the sessions here:

    Y11 Revision Offer Phase 2 24-25.docx

    Compulsory Period 7 Lessons

    All Year 11 students who have been allocated compulsory Period 7 lessons must attend these sessions. These lessons are a vital opportunity for students to receive additional support in specific subject areas to help them achieve their full potential.

    Attendance at these sessions is mandatory, and we cannot stress enough their importance in preparing for the upcoming exams. Students who fail to attend without a valid reason will face sanctions, including a two-hour detention for truancy.

    The Importance of Attendance 

    Year 11 attendance is being closely monitored in the run-up to the Summer exams. It is critical that students are attending school everyday in order to reach their full potential in their exams. School starts at 8.25am, with some students attending earlier revision sessions. Year 11 must be in school on time to access their Tutor group session. Every day of absence is 6 lessons lost - this missed learning time could mean the difference between achieving target grades, or not. Over the next few weeks, Miss Fox and Miss Young will be sending letters home and visiting the homes of students whose attendance is of concern. Please contact the Attendance Improvement Team if you would like any further support with your child’s attendance.

    Thank you for your ongoing commitment to your child’s education. Together, we can help them succeed and reach their full potential.

    Best wishes.

    Miss Pearson 

    Assistant Headteacher

    Read More
  • Y9 & Y11 Parents Evening - 9/01/25

    Published 08/01/25

    Dear Parents and Carers,

    Just a reminder that tomorrow is parents evening for Year 9 and Year 11. 

    This is now running from 2pm until the earlier time of 5pm due to the ice around school and the forecast low temperatures. 

    If you would like someone to call you about your child’s learning, please contact the school office at leed-info@coopacademies.co.uk 

    Best wishes

    Miss N Jones

    Headteacher

    Read More
  • GCSE Certificate collection

    Published 29/11/24

    I am pleased to inform you that your exam certificates from Summer 2024 will be available to collect from Main Reception from Monday 9 December 2024.  Certificate collection hours are 11am - 2pm.

    If you are collecting your certificates in person, you will not require any ID.  If you require a third-party person to collect your certificates on your behalf, please fill in the form on the reverse of this letter.  The third-party collector must have this form or a written letter giving your consent and also proof of their ID. If they do not have any ID, we will not release your certificates to them.

    Please be reminded that your certificates are legal documents and therefore the school can only retain them for 1-year after the stated collection date and then they will be destroyed.  Replacement certificates will be charged at approx. £55 and will be available from the individual exam boards.  All certificates will be checked by the person collecting the certificates, and signed for upon collection to ensure their accuracy. The school will not be held liable for any inaccuracies once the certificates have been signed for.

    Kind regards

    Miss S Walker

    Exams Officer

    Read More
  • Year 9 Options Evening

    Published 28/11/24

    I would like to invite you to attend our Options Evening on Tuesday 3rd November 2024. This is an important evening and provides you with an opportunity to discuss your child’s GCSE option choices. 

    I look forward to seeing you there.

    Yours faithfully

    Mrs Field

    Vice Principal

    Read More
  • Mock Results Letter 2024

    Published 22/11/24

    Dear Parent/Carer,

    We have been really impressed with the effort and commitment of the Year 11 students during the Mock Exams they have completed over the course of three weeks. Please congratulate them on their efforts so far and continue to support them as they enter their last few months of schooling at Coop Academy Leeds.

    Students will receive their mock exam results during their tutor time session on Monday 16 December 2024 in the Library. This process will closely reflect what they will experience in Summer 2025.

    Staff will be on hand to support students if their results are not what they had hoped. They will help guide them to what Post 16 options and applications would be available with the results they achieved to ensure that they have made the right choices throughout their exams. Please continue to discuss this at home with your child. 

    As an Academy we celebrate achievements and successes, and this may involve publishing photographs of students with their results on social media. No student names will be shown or shared. If you do not want your child’s photo and results to be shared on social media, please can you put this in writing and send this in to school for the attention of the Examinations Officer. 

    Finally, we look forward to working with you next year to ensure our students get their best possible GCSE grades in Summer 2025.

    Best Wishes,

    Miss N Jones

    Headteacher

    Read More
  • CAL - What are you waiting for?

    Published 20/11/24
    Read More
  • October Newsletter

    Published 25/10/24
            Take a look at our October newsletter here   Newsletter  
    Read More
  • Year 11 Revision Sessions During October Half Term

    Published 14/10/24

    Dear Parent / Guardian,

    I hope this letter finds you well. We are pleased to inform you that, in preparation for upcoming assessments and to provide additional support for our Year 11 students, we will be offering a series of revision sessions throughout the October half-term break. These sessions have been specifically designed to help our students consolidate their learning and boost their confidence ahead of their mock exams, which start on Monday, 4th November.

    The timetable for the revision sessions is attached in this letter. We encourage all students to attend the sessions relevant to their subjects to make the most of this valuable opportunity.

    To ensure the safety and smooth running of the sessions, students are required to enter the Academy via the Student Reception. They must also sign in upon arrival.

    Yours sincerely,

    Miss Pearson 

    Assistant Headteacher

    Read More
  • Flu Vaccinations November 24 - Year 7-11

    Published 03/10/24

    Dear parent/guardian,  

    It is time for your child’s yearly flu vaccination!

    Wednesday 13th November

    Please complete the Flu Vaccination Consent Form here…

    www.leedsimmunisations.co.uk/Forms/Flu

    The code for your child’s school is: EE137065

    If you do not want your child to receive the vaccination, it is important to complete the refusal section on the form.

    Read More

Page 1