The Laurel Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Doncaster. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Laurel Academy.

Mexborough, S649SD Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
58.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.17
English & Maths grade 4+ %
58.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 67.3%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
22 February 2023
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Location & Contact

Address
Maple Road
Mexborough, S649SD

School Information

URN
146639
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Maple Road, Mexborough, S64 9SD
Ofsted rating
Good
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
30 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
118
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
705 pupils
11-16

School Demographics

Total Pupils
705
Free School Meals
50.4% (355 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.7% (12 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
23.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
67.3 (+15.3 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.17 (+0.4 vs average)

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores

Attainment 8:
43.5
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.2
English Attainment 8:
9.7
Maths Attainment 8:
8.7
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
12.9

EBacc Subject Performance

Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.2
Ebacc English:
96.5%
Ebacc Entry:
18.6%
Ebacc Humanities:
92.9%
Ebacc Languages:
25.7%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
96.5%

Progress Measures

Progress 8:
0.17
Progress 8 Range:
-0.10 to 0.43