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The Laurel Academy
Maple Road, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 9SD, Doncaster
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
67.4 / 100
Top 33%
Better than 67% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
758
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 50.2, placing it in the top 29% of schools nationally. An impressive 83% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, although EBacc entry is relatively low at 29%. Overall, parent satisfaction appears strong, but families may want to consider the limited EBacc participation when evaluating the curriculum.
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Last inspected: 22 February 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 50.2 | Top 29% 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%. | 83% | Top 12% 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%. | 60% | Top 18% 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%. | 29% | Top 41% 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%. | 27% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.6%
White Other5.8%
Black African2.8%
Mixed Other0.9%
Asian Indian0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Asian Other0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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53.50272, -1.29639 · S64 9SD
School details
Local authorityDoncaster
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN146639
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.laurelacademy.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Laurel Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Laurel Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 February 2023.
Is The Laurel Academy a good school?
The Laurel Academy scores 67.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 33% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Laurel Academy in GCSEs?
The Laurel Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.2. 83% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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