The Laurel Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Doncaster |
| Address | Maple Road, S64 9SD |
| School Website | https://www.laurelacademy.org.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1709302244 |
| URN | 146639 |
School Census
| Total | 654 |
| Girls/Boys | 324/330 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.5%/50.5% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 5.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 298 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 11.6% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 22/02/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 22/02/2023 | Good |
| 20/09/2017 | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 22/02/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 20/09/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 22 February 2023 | School inspection: Good | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 46.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 57.50% |
| Entering EBacc | 25.70% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.76 |
| Progress 8 | 0.17 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 31% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 51% |
| Entering EBacc | 42% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.56 |
| Progress 8 | 0.04 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 51% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 60% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.82 |
| Progress 8 | 0.18 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 160 |
| As first preference | 133 |
| As second preference | 21 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 168 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 133 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 122 |
| As first preference | 104 |
| As second preference | 11 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 119 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 104 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 143 |
| As first preference | 126 |
| As second preference | 13 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 134 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 126 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 143 |
| As first preference | 118 |
| As second preference | 17 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 123 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 118 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 139 |
| As first preference | 124 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 133 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 124 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 132 |
| As first preference | 108 |
| As second preference | 17 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 120 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 108 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 2% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 64% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 21% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 22% |
| no | 78% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| dont know | 23% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 55% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 5% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 10% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 12% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 71% |
| no | 29% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 86.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 90.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Highwoods Academy
(0.31 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Highwoods Road, , S64 9ES
Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School
(0.55 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Sedgefield Way, , S64 0BE