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The St Lawrence Academy
Doncaster Road, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN15 7DF, North Lincolnshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
16.1 / 100
Bottom 16%
Better than 16% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
806
Capacity
825
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 41.1, the school performs in the top 75% nationally, although only 53% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 93% recommending the school, despite its recent Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement." The school's low LocaleIQ score suggests challenges in its local context, indicating areas that may need further development.
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Last inspected: 1 March 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 41.1 | Bottom 25% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 53% | Bottom 18% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 29% | Bottom 16% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 11% | Bottom 13% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 7% | Bottom 13% UK |
Parent View (164 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child makes good progress
98%
My child is happy
96%
Good range of subjects
96%
My child feels safe
95%
I'd recommend this school
93%
School has high expectations
92%
Progress is communicated
92%
Behaviour is good
90%
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
School keeps me informed
85%
School supports development
85%
School responds to concerns
64%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British36.1%
White Other23.0%
Asian Bangladeshi12.7%
Other8.6%
Asian Other6.1%
Asian Pakistani4.8%
Black African2.9%
Mixed Other1.9%
Asian Indian1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Black Other0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.59080, -0.66602 · DN15 7DF
School details
Local authorityNorth Lincolnshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN135674
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitetsla.realsmartcloud.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is The St Lawrence Academy rated by Ofsted?
The St Lawrence Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 March 2023.
Is The St Lawrence Academy a good school?
The St Lawrence Academy scores 16.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 16% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The St Lawrence Academy?
Based on 164 Ofsted Parent View responses, The St Lawrence Academy receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The St Lawrence Academy in GCSEs?
The St Lawrence Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.1. 53% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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