The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.9
4.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
48%
5.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
29%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 235 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 102 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,235
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 25.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Redcar and Cleveland
- Trust
- SPARK EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Catherine Juckes
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Church Lane, Guisborough, North Yorkshire, TS14 6RD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Laurence Jackson School a selective school?
No. Laurence Jackson School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Laurence Jackson School's Ofsted rating?
Laurence Jackson School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Laurence Jackson School?
Laurence Jackson School currently has 1,235 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Laurence Jackson School take?
Laurence Jackson School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Laurence Jackson School?
Laurence Jackson School is in Guisborough, TS14 6RD, in the Redcar and Cleveland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Laurence Jackson School have a sixth form?
No, Laurence Jackson School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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