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The Laurel Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

person Mr Warren Rose

corporate_fareDELTA ACADEMIES TRUST

location_onMexborough, S64 9SD

language Visit Website phone 01709302244

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

654

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Attainment 8

47.8

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GCSE Rank

#8 in Doncaster

#1,522 of 4,024 nationally

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The Laurel Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Mexborough, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

The Laurel Academy is an academy sponsor led in Mexborough, Doncaster, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST. The school has approximately 755 pupils on roll, of whom 47% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2026, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.8, placing the school #8 in Doncaster and #1,522 of 4,024 nationally. 53.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 13.3% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 20.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 9.1 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2026

Attainment 8 Score

47.8

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

53.60%

Grade 4+ E&M

70.70%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)13.3%

5+ GCSEs (4+ incl. E&M)67.10%

Triple Science Entry14.30%

EBacc Slot Score12.8 / 30

2025

Attainment 8 Score

50.2

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

59.80%

Grade 4+ E&M

83.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)17.0%

Entering EBacc28.80%

EBacc APS4.34

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.17

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.5

Grade 5+ E&M

46.00%

Entering EBacc25.70%

EBacc APS3.76

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.05

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc42%

EBacc APS3.57

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.18

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc19%

EBacc APS3.82

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2026

Stayed in Education / Employment

82.3%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79.6%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment2.7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)15.9%

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

80%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)76%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)17%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment9%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)74%

Apprenticeships8%

Employment9%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)12%

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Ranking History & Trajectory

National & Local Authority position based on DfE performance data · Methodology

Year	Secondary Overall (Nat)	LA Rank	GCSE Attainment	Progress 8 Rank
2026	#2,214 / 4,024	#12	#1,522	#1
2025	#1,766 / 3,948	#5	#1,094	#1
2024	#1,500 / 4,450	#6	#2,232	#1,173
2023	#2,086 / 4,321	#10	#2,372	#1,365
2022	#1,940 / 4,199	#8	#2,176	#1,076

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

22 February 2023

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2023-02-22

Academy First Section 5 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

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2017-09-20

Academy First Section 5 EIF

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

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2014-05-20

None EIF

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Inadequate

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

8.7%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

5.4%(41 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 758 pupils. During this period, there were 66 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 8.7%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	758	66	8.7%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	762	72	9.4%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	712	90	12.6%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	705	68	9.6%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	699	101	14.4%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	665	96	14.4%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	654	101	15.4%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	667	95	14.2%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	639	102	16.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	644	93	14.4%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	651	92	14.1%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	632	122	19.3%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	632	30	4.7%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	628	130	20.7%	3.9%	2
2019/20 (Summer term)	617	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	617	82	13.3%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	613	81	13.2%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	644	86	13.4%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	652	105	16.1%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	0	73	-	3.8%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Speech, Language & Communication 31 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 22 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 18 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 18 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 16 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

76%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

76%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

18%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree19%

agree47%

disagree19%

strongly disagree9%

don't know7%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree22%

agree36%

disagree22%

strongly disagree17%

don't know2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree28%

agree28%

disagree9%

strongly disagree12%

don't know3%

not applicable21%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes22%

no78%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree8%

agree38%

disagree15%

strongly disagree15%

Don't know23%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree31%

agree48%

disagree10%

strongly disagree3%

don't know7%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree28%

agree55%

disagree9%

strongly disagree7%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree31%

agree41%

disagree14%

strongly disagree9%

don't know5%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree33%

agree50%

disagree10%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree45%

agree41%

disagree2%

strongly disagree2%

don't know10%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree31%

agree36%

disagree10%

strongly disagree10%

don't know12%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes71%

no29%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ranking History & Trajectory

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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