The Laurel Academy

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 16

Ofsted: Good

Maple Road, Mexborough, S64 9SDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

The Laurel Academy is a secondary school in Mexborough for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 136 schools in Doncaster. It ranks 4th of 20 secondary schools in Doncaster. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 22 February 2023, report published 26 April 2023

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

132 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score50.2

50.2, 4.1 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths59.8%

59.8%, 14.4 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths83.3%

83.3%, 18.5 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc28.8%

28.8%, 11.7 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.34

4.34, 0.25 above the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

755 pupils on roll

Eligible for free school meals47.4%

47.4%, 20.9 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language7.9%

7.9%, 13.7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support14%

14%, 0.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.5%

2.5%, 3.5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Laurel Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Swinton Academy	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 41.1
Astrea Academy Dearne	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 40.2
Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities	2 miles	Ofsted: Requires improvement	Not published
Wath Academy	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 47.8
De Warenne Academy	3 miles	Report card: Strong standard to exceptional	Attainment 8: 48.9

School details

School type: Academy sponsor led
Sector: Academy
Trust: DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
Age range: 11 to 16
Gender: Mixed
Sixth form: No
Headteacher: Mrs Katy Taylor-Clarke
Phone: 01709302244
Website: laurelacademy.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Maple Road, Mexborough, S64 9SD
Local authority: Doncaster
URN: 146639

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.