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The Laurel Academy

State school · Mexborough, S64 9SD
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-16
  • 705 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
705 ·
Local authority
Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council

Headteacher

Head

Mrs Katy Taylor-Clarke

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Montagu Academy 33 %
Windhill Primary School 19 %
New Pastures Primary School 16 %
Highwoods Academy 16 %
Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School 9 %
OtherUnkn 7 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
67%
LA avg.
64%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
36
Number of teachers
21:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.7 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
12.9 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

705
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

Maple Road
Mexborough
South Yorkshire
S64 9SD
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Telephone: 01709 302244

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://https://www.laurelacademy.org.uk

Local authority: Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council

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School data & information The Laurel Academy Maple Road, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 9SD
705 Pupil numbers
48 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
6 % Pupils whose first language is not English
21:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
36 Number of teachers
9 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
67%
LA avg.
64%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
43.50
LA avg.
44.10
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.17 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 113 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 50 4
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 55 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 109 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 113 5
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 6
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 6

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

The Laurel Academy is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN statement

Provided by the school and not part of our review

Mexborough School operates an inclusive policy and educates pupils with a wide range of abilities and Special Educational Needs.

The school has around 25 staff dedicated to providing learning support and mentoring for pupils who experience barriers to learning. These are further supported by a strong pastoral team to help pupils at all stages of secondary education.

Numeracy and Literacy lessons are provided by qualified specialist teachers for Special Educational Needs pupils in small group classes and experienced Learning Support Assistants provide in class support for pupils with a range of learning difficulties including Autism, Dyslexia, Discalculia, Dyspraxia and Moderate Learning Difficulties. Support is also available for pupils with physical difficulties including hearing and visual impairment.

Additional specific support is provided for individual pupils via I.T. based systems designed to provide personalised target setting and monitoring. Laptops are available for pupils with writing difficulties and early morning handwriting and reading classes are offered.

A homework club with extensive resources and staff support for pupils experiencing difficulties with completing or organising their homework is available after school 4 days per week.

A safe haven with activities is provided at lunchtimes and break-times for pupils who may experience stress in the general playground environment.

Mentors experienced in counselling pupils with emotional difficulties are available and there are strong links with external agencies to provide specialist help or resources.

1.7 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
12.9 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
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