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The Laurel Academy

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The Laurel Academy

Maple Road, Mexborough, S64 9SD

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
758
Ages
11-16
FSM
45.5%
Attainment 8
50.1
Ofsted
Good
Feb 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
50.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
18.5%
Basics 9-5
59.8%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
28.8%
EBacc APS
4.34
EBacc 9-5
21.2%
EBacc 9-4
26.5%
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About The Laurel Academy

The Laurel Academy is a secondary school in Mexborough, Doncaster. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.1. The school has around 758 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Maple Road, Mexborough, S64 9SD | More schools in Doncaster

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Laurel Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2023 — Good
  2. Sept 2017 — Inadequate (predecessor: Mexborough Academy)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Laurel Academy

What is The Laurel Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Laurel Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are The Laurel Academy's latest exam results?
The Laurel Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Laurel Academy located?
The Laurel Academy is a secondary school in Mexborough, Doncaster (S64 9SD).
How many pupils attend The Laurel Academy?
The Laurel Academy has around 758 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Laurel Academy with other schools?
View The Laurel Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Doncaster.