The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.2
6.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
60%
18.0pp 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
80%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
76%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
17%
Based on 109 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
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 61 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
- 758
- FSM
- 45.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Doncaster
- Trust
- DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Katy Taylor-Clarke
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Maple Road, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 9SD
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHighwoods Academy
Primary · 523m away
Montagu Academy
Primary · 540m away
Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School
Primary · 911m away
Windhill Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Swinton Queen Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
New Pastures Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Milton School
Special school · 2.0km away
Brookfield Primary Academy
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Laurel Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Laurel Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Laurel Academy?
The Laurel Academy currently has 758 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Laurel Academy take?
The Laurel Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Laurel Academy?
The Laurel Academy is in Mexborough, S64 9SD, in the Doncaster local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Laurel Academy have a sixth form?
No, The Laurel Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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