Highwoods Academy vs The Laurel Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Highwoods Academy
Mexborough
The Laurel Academy
Mexborough
Overview
Phase
Primary
Secondary
Type
Academy converter
Academy sponsor led
Age Range
3–11
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
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Admissions
-
-
Local Authority
Doncaster
Doncaster
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
198
755
Capacity
262
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Occupancy
76%
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FSM %
50.8%
47.4%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires Improvement
Good
Personal Development
Good
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires Improvement
Good
Last Inspected
Apr 2026
Feb 2023
Performance (2025)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
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47.8
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
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53.6%
KS2 Reading
86%
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KS2 Maths
76%
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KS2 Writing
71%
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