The Laurel Academy
Secondary · Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–16 · Mexborough, Doncaster
The Laurel Academy is a secondary school in Mexborough, Doncaster for ages 11–16 (academy sponsor led). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 22 February 2023.
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Key facts
- Address
- Maple Road, Mexborough, S64 9SD
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Doncaster
- Pupils on roll
- 755 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 47.4% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.2
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Good Inspected 22 February 2023
Strengths
- “Leaders are aspirational for all pupils.”
- “In class, pupils focus on learning.”
- “They study courses which are ambitious and reflect local employment opportunities.”
To improve
- “Pupils’ knowledge of other important learning from this curriculum is not as secure as leaders want.”
- “This includes their knowledge of other faiths.”
- “Some pupils’ limited vocabulary prevents them from expressing themselves confidently.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 27 April 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 60% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 50.2 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Year 7 entry: 160 first-preference applications, 170 offers in total, 160 offers to first-preference applicants.
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Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in Doncaster.
- De Warenne Academy 2.7 mi No Ofsted grade
- Sir Thomas Wharton Academy 5.0 mi No Ofsted grade
- Ridgewood School 5.3 mi Good
- Don Valley Academy 5.9 mi School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
- Outwood Academy Adwick 6.2 mi Good
- Astrea Academy Woodfields 6.4 mi Good
- Doncaster UTC 6.8 mi Good
- Hall Cross Academy 7.2 mi School remains Good