“Together we work, learn, pray, grow”
“This is a good school”
(Ofsted 2015)
Corpus Christi Catholic College: General Information about the School
Corpus Christi is a happy and vibrant school in which teachers enjoy their work and pupils
want to come to school. Staff are supportive and helpful and, in consequence, staff
morale is high. There is a strong “can do” culture. The school is near the junction of the
A63/A64 roads, about three miles east of Leeds city centre, close to the A1/M1/M62
motorways. The original school buildings date back to 1968 and the school was reorganised as one of three 11-16 Catholic High Schools in Leeds. The school became a
Specialist Technology College in 2001. Corpus Christi was one of the schools in the
programme for “Building Schools for the Future” and we have undergone a complete
refurbishment with some significant new build which was completed in September 2012.
The present roll is of 950 students aged between eleven and sixteen years and the school
is full in every year group. The school is significantly oversubscribed and enjoys a strong
reputation in the local area as a rapidly improving school with a strong Christian and
community ethos. The school has a very good pastoral structure, which it is committed to
keeping and teachers receive very good back up support. We are part of the Leeds School
Centred Initial Teacher Training initiative (SCITT), in partnership with Leeds Trinity
University College and student teachers, supply staff and visitors frequently comment on
what a supportive and friendly school this is.
The school was inspected by OFSTED in June 2015. The Inspectors said:
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The headteacher’s ambition, vision
and high expectations have driven
rapid school improvement.
The proportion of students who gain
five or more GCSE grades at A* to
C, including English and
mathematics, has risen from below
average to average.
The progress made by
disadvantaged students and others
has increased in English and
mathematics. In 2014, rates of
progress were close to national
averages.
Good teaching over time enables
students to make good progress.
Good leadership of teaching and
assessment results in continual
improvement.
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Behaviour in lessons and around the
school is good. The calm college
atmosphere supports a good work
ethic in classrooms. Attendance has
improved and persistent absence
reduced.
School leaders’ work to keep
students safe is good. Students act
safely and feel safe.
Improved governance provides
good support and well-informed
challenge for senior and middle
leaders.
Currently the teaching staff establishment is 74, together with 76 support staff. The
accommodation includes specialist suites for RE, English, Science, Mathematics,
Technology, Music and Drama, the Humanities, Art and Modern Languages. Every
teaching area is equipped with an interactive whiteboard. Other areas include a superb
hall with an integral chapel, a huge state of the art sports hall with fantastic changing
facilities and a fitness suite, which have provided us with the opportunity to offer the local
community evening and weekend use of the sports facilities.
We have a broad curriculum according to the needs of a diverse range of pupils and much
curriculum development has been undertaken, with particular emphasis on GCSE work.
We have a strong intervention programme operating across the whole school to support
vulnerable learners. We have developed close links with local industries and colleges.
There is a good sporting tradition with strong encouragement of a wide range of sports.
Extra-curricular activities include visits to Italy (skiing), residential visits and religious
retreats, and work experience programmes. The music department in recent years has
gone from strength to strength and we have an excellent choir. Over 70 pupils have
instrumental lessons and there are a number of strong and developing music groups
including The School Band, Recorder Groups and an excellent bi-annual production.
Our mission statement – Together we work, learn, pray, grow – has been given a real
boost by our new build and refurbishment. Pupils and staff are enjoying and benefiting
from the new and improved teaching and learning areas, new facilities and equipment.
This is a very exciting time for all of us!
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children, and
expects our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please email your completed application form and letter to Mrs C Kelly, Business, Finance
& HR Manager – kellyc@corpusleeds.org by 12 noon on the closing date.
Corpus Christi Catholic College
Neville Road
Leeds
LS9 0TT
Tel: 0113 2009010
Email: info@corpusleeds.org