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The Laurel Academy
Goodgraded 22/02/2023Ages 11–16758 pupils
The Laurel Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Mexborough, within the Doncaster local authority. The school has around 758 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 22/02/2023, The Laurel Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.2), an average Attainment 8 score of 43.6 and 48% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Mexborough can view The Laurel Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 22/02/2023
Attendance & staffing
Attendance92.5%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence23.0%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher20.0England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals47.4%England avg 28.6%
English not first language7.9%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 850.2
Progress 8+0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths60%
Grade 4+ English & maths83%
EBacc entry29%
EBacc average point score4.34
DfE, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Mexborough
All schools in Mexborough →Montagu AcademyGood · 0.3 miHighwoods AcademyGood · 0.3 miMexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary SchoolGood · 0.6 miSwinton Queen Primary SchoolGood · 1.1 miMilton SchoolInadequate · 1.2 miBrookfield Primary AcademyGood · 1.5 mi
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