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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 & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 22/02/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 850.2
England avg 45.1 · was 43.5 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths60%
England avg 45% · was 46% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths83%
England avg 65% · was 67% in 2023/24
EBacc entry29%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.34
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake47.4%
Free school meals47.4%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language7.9%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled58%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.5%
Attendance92.5%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher20.0
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence23.0%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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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