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The Laurel Academy
Maple Road, Mexborough S64 9SD
The Laurel Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 650 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In February 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Admissions, Finances, Representation and Disadvantaged pupils. Relative weaknesses include Destinations and Attainment.
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been in surplus
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are below average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Progress: About average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is very high.
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Attainment: Below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Destinations: Poor. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very low. Show details
Sixth form: There is no sixth form information for this school.

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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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