Laurence Jackson School
Church Lane, Guisborough, TS14 6RDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Laurence Jackson School is a secondary school in Guisborough for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 65 schools in Redcar and Cleveland. It ranks 6th of 10 secondary schools in Redcar and Cleveland. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 June 2024, report published 17 July 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 June 2024
Leaders and staff have worked closely with pupils to bring about rapid improvements at this school. Overall, parents and carers speak positively about the improvements that have taken place. Many pupils value these changes. Pupils who have leadership roles are keen to discuss their improved school. Staff are right to be proud of all they have achieved. Pupils typically behave and communicate respectfully in lessons, at social times and as they move around the school. This is due to staff's hard work to embed the school's high expectations for pupils' behaviour. Most pupils respond positively to staff. They share the ambitions that staff have for them. The positive relationships between staff and pupils help pupils to have trusted adults in school. Bespoke provisions in the school support the needs of vulnerable pupils and those who need to improve their behaviour, attendance or attitudes to learning. These are successful. 'Evolve' is a calm learning environment where pupils access their work with trained staff's support. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are equally well supported to fully access the curriculum. Pupils are encouraged to pursue their talents, such as in sport, drama and music. One pupil in school proudly holds the position of Trust Poet Laureate. The school provides specific clubs for its most vulnerable pupils. These are safe spaces that build confidence and friendships.
What the school should improve
- Historically, pupils have not made as much progress academically as they could. This is because, previously, the curriculum was not embedded or implemented sufficiently well. The school should continue to enhance and further embed its curriculum plans to ensure that all pupils make expected progress.
- Some pupils do not meet the school's high expectations for behaviour. As a result, they have too many suspensions from school. The school should continue to work with pupils and their families to further reduce suspensions over time.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
219 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
1,247 pupils on roll, with places for 1,250
Schools near Laurence Jackson School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prior Pursglove and Stockton Sixth Form College | 0.3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Huntcliff School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 49.3 |
| Outwood Academy Bydales | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 46.6 |
| Rye Hills Academy | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 51.9 |
| Freebrough Academy | 4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 46.4 |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- SPARK EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Catherine Juckes
- Phone
- 01287636361
- Address
- Church Lane, Guisborough, TS14 6RD
- Local authority
- Redcar and Cleveland
- URN
- 147724
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.