The Laurel Academy

Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy sponsor led
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityDoncaster
AddressMaple Road, S64 9SD
URN146639

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
Start DateOfsted 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

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
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
TypeScore
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
TypeScore
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 Applications160
As first preference133
As second preference21
As third preference6
Total Offers Made168
first preference offers133
second preference offers13
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications122
As first preference104
As second preference11
As third preference7
Total Offers Made119
first preference offers104
second preference offers5
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications143
As first preference126
As second preference13
As third preference4
Total Offers Made134
first preference offers126
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications143
As first preference118
As second preference17
As third preference8
Total Offers Made123
first preference offers118
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications139
As first preference124
As second preference10
As third preference5
Total Offers Made133
first preference offers124
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications132
As first preference108
As second preference17
As third preference7
Total Offers Made120
first preference offers108
second preference offers4
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree28%
agree48%
disagree12%
strongly disagree12%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree28%
agree48%
disagree14%
strongly disagree9%
don't know2%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree19%
agree47%
disagree19%
strongly disagree9%
don't know7%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree2%
agree16%
disagree7%
strongly disagree7%
don't know5%
not applicable64%
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%
dont 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%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin86.5%
any other white background ethnic origin4.8%
african ethnic origin1.4%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.9%
indian ethnic origin0.6%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin90.2%
any other white background ethnic origin4.9%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.1%
white and asian ethnic origin0.6%

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