# The Laurel Academy — Mexborough, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 4.8/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mrs K Taylor-Clarke

## Contact

- **Address:** Maple Road, Mexborough, South Yorkshire S64 9SD
- **Phone:** 01709 302244
- **Website:** https://www.laurelacademy.org.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/mexborough/the-laurel-academy-20432

## About

The Laurel Academy Providing all children with the best possible education to enable them to reach their full potential. Our mission is to ‘Change Lives’ and give every child in our care the grounding both academically and experientially to thrive in life.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Feb 2023
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Feb 2023
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Feb 2023
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Feb 2023
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Feb 2023

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Excellent facilities and a caring community!: I've been blown away by the facilities at The Laurel Academy, from the state-of-the-art classrooms to the fantastic sports facilities. The staff and teachers have been so supportive and caring towards my child, and I love the focus on vertical mentoring groups. We're so happy to be a part of this community! *(Sep 2023)*
- **5/5** — A welcoming and inclusive community!: We've felt so welcome at The Laurel Academy, from the friendly staff to the diverse and inclusive community. My child has settled in quickly and is thriving in their new environment. I appreciate the emphasis on 'Change Lives' and the focus on giving every child the best possible education. *(Feb 2023)*
- **5/5** — Outstanding achievements and a love of learning!: I'm so impressed by the record-breaking results and the emphasis on collaboration and hard work. My child has really thrived at The Laurel Academy and has developed a love of learning that I'm so grateful for. The staff are passionate and dedicated, and I feel confident that my child is receiving the best possible education. *(Jun 2022)*
- **4/5** — A great experience, but some room for improvement: I have fond memories of my child's time at The Laurel Academy, and I appreciate the focus on SEND and pastoral care. However, I wish there was more flexibility in the curriculum and more opportunities for extracurricular activities. Overall, it was a great experience, and I'm grateful for the education my child received. *(Dec 2021)*

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