The Laurel Academy
URN: 146639 • Mexborough S64 9SD
Overview
- Name
- The Laurel Academy
- URN
- 146639
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Trust
- DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 50.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Katy Taylor-Clarke (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01709302244
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Maple Road, Mexborough S64 9SD
Summary
The Laurel Academy, located in Mexborough, Doncaster, is a mixed secondary academy with an enrollment of 758 pupils. Sponsored by Delta Academies Trust, the academy is committed to providing a high-quality education that enables students to reach their full potential. The school's ethos focuses on changing lives through academic and experiential learning, fostering a collaborative environment among students and staff.
The curriculum at The Laurel Academy is designed to support a diverse range of learning needs, with a strong emphasis on vertical mentoring groups that promote peer support and collaboration. The academy also prioritizes academic intervention, particularly for Year 11 students preparing for their GCSEs, ensuring they receive the necessary guidance and resources for success.
In addition to academic support, The Laurel Academy is dedicated to the well-being of its students, implementing policies for behaviour, attendance, and special educational needs. The school actively engages with the community and encourages parental involvement, aiming to create a welcoming environment for all families. For more information, visit their website at [laurelacademy.org.uk](https://www.laurelacademy.org.uk/).
The curriculum at The Laurel Academy is designed to support a diverse range of learning needs, with a strong emphasis on vertical mentoring groups that promote peer support and collaboration. The academy also prioritizes academic intervention, particularly for Year 11 students preparing for their GCSEs, ensuring they receive the necessary guidance and resources for success.
In addition to academic support, The Laurel Academy is dedicated to the well-being of its students, implementing policies for behaviour, attendance, and special educational needs. The school actively engages with the community and encourages parental involvement, aiming to create a welcoming environment for all families. For more information, visit their website at [laurelacademy.org.uk](https://www.laurelacademy.org.uk/).
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- Trust Statutory Information (governance)
- Academy Statutory Information (governance)
- SEND Information (sen)
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- Calendar (calendar)
- Cookie policy (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Privacy policy (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Swinton Community School (60.2)
- Swinton Academy (54.0)
- Mexborough School (45.2)
- Mexborough Academy (34.7)
Key details
- LA
- Doncaster
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 758
- Boys
- 371
- Girls
- 387
- FSM %
- 45.50
- Open date
- 2018-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 758 | 371 | 387 | 45.50 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 705 | 353 | 352 | 48.20 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 644 | 328 | 316 | 44.10 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 644 | 328 | 316 | 44.10 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 632 | 313 | 319 | 39.70 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 617 | 312 | 305 | 34.40 |
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