The Laurel Academy
Academy sponsor led
Mexborough, S64 9SD
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 50% in England
9 of 19 in Doncaster
Pupils
755
First preferences per place
0.94
2026/27
Absence
7.3%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 42.5 | 43.5 | 50.2 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32% | 46% | 60% | |
| Average English grade | 4.8 | 4.8 | 5.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.0 | 4.4 | 5.1 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 33% | 35% | 51% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.05 | 0.17 | — |
83% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Swinton Academy · 1.7 mi · Good · Bottom 26% in England
- Astrea Academy Dearne · 1.8 mi · Good · Bottom 19% in England
- Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities · 1.8 mi · Requires improvement
- Wath Academy · 1.8 mi · Good · Top 36% in England
- De Warenne Academy · 2.7 mi · Report card · Top 43% in England
- Rawmarsh Community School · 3.3 mi · Report card · Bottom 14% in England
The neighbourhood
The Laurel Academy is in Cadeby, Hickleton & Hampole (typical home £260,000, crime high).
What is The Laurel Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Laurel Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does The Laurel Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Laurel Academy is in the bottom 50% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.