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

We are thrilled to announce that our school has received the prestigious International School Award from the British Council!  This recognition celebrates our successful partnership with Collège in Valenciennes, France, where our Year 7 pupils have been exchanging letters and discussing their local areas with their French counterparts. 

This project has been a fantastic opportunity for our students to build cultural awareness, practice language skills, and foster international friendships.  We are incredibly proud of their hard work and enthusiasm throughout the project! 

A huge thank you to all our staff, students, and our friends in Valenciennes for making this possible. Together, we are building a brighter, more connected future! 

Prospective students and families are warmly invited to visit our Open Evening 2024.

Join us on Thursday 3 October 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm 

There will be a range of exciting activities on offer during the evening, as well as opportunities to: take a tour of the Academy; sample food from the canteen and meet our amazing students!

Our Special Educational Needs and Multilingual Student Support teams will be on hand to answer any questions that you have about the support we can offer your child.

Can’t make our Open Evening?

We’re always happy to show prospective students and their families around.

Co-op Academy Leeds, Stoney Rock Lane, Leeds LS9 7HD

0113 380 7940  leeds@coopacademies.co.uk

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Key Dates

If your child is starting secondary school in September 2025

Thursday 3 October 2.30 to 6 pm - Open Evening for Year 7 start in 2025

Thursday 31 October - Deadline for applications for Year 7 

Saturday 1 March 2025 - Offer of secondary places 

Wednesday 2 July and Thursday 3 July 2025 - Year 6 Transition Days 

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Dear Parents / Carers,

As we approach the end of another academic year at Co-op Academy Leeds, I would like to take the opportunity to thank all of you for your support  and involvement in your child’s education. Your dedication and active participation helps us to create a nurturing and stimulating learning environment for  all of the young people in school. 

The academy closes at 15:05 on Friday 19th July and reopens on Tuesday 3rd September for Year 7 and Wednesday 4th September for all other year groups. It is important that your child attends school on time from 4th September. Year 8 and 10 to arrive via our Stoney Rock Lane entrance, Year 9 and 11 via our Beckett Street entrance opposite the hospital.

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Uniform

As per our last letter, we have made some optional amendments to our uniform policy from September. Students may choose to wear a Co-op Academy Leeds v-necked sweatshirt instead of a blazer. The jumpers are available to buy from Jo Brand priced at £17.99.  Students may now also wear any footwear provided that it is all black. Make-up must be discreet, jewellery and acrylic nails are not allowed. Please refer to our website for details. https://www.leeds.coopacademies.co.uk/ 

Replacement ties are available at student reception for £5. A small stock of appropriate trousers, skirts, shirts and belts are available to purchase from main reception. Card payments and bank transfers are now accepted.  

Sort code: 30-65-22

Account: 69005268

Name: Co-operative Academy of Leeds

Bank: Lloyds Banking Group

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Self Responsibility

Equipment checks will take place everyday. All students must have 2 black pens, 1 red pen, 1 pencil, 1 ruler, a rubber and a pencil case. Their student planner and timetable should be carried at all times and kept in a bag, which is compulsory. 

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Healthy Holidays

Over the summer holidays, children who are eligible for benefits-related Free School Meals can access a fantastic range of exciting activities, alongside a delicious meal, for free. 

Parents will need to create a Healthy Holidays account (see below) and then register their children. Once eligibility has been checked and the children are approved they can browse and book onto events. There is a language translate button on the site, and parents/carers can access support to register from digital drop-ins through the libraries: Digital support | Leeds Library

https://healthyholidays.leeds.gov.uk/

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Arbor Parents App

Our new Arbor Parent App is live. It’s easy to set up. All you need is an up to date email address on our system. Please contact the academy if this needs updating. You can view your child’s attendance, praise and behaviour points. Detentions and academic reports will be added in the new academic year. 

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I wish you and your family a lovely summer break and we are looking forward to welcoming the children back in September.

With very best wishes.

Miss Natalie Jones

Headteacher

Please see information below in preparation for Results Day on Thursday 22nd August.