Laurence Jackson School
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Church Lane Guisborough North Yorkshire TS14 6RD |
| Phone | 01287636361 |
| Reference Number | 147724 |
Laurence Jackson School is performing well overall, achieving a 'good' rating in all inspected areas. The school has made rapid improvements since its establishment, reflecting a positive reception from parents and students alike. Staff and students have strong relationships that foster a respectful environment, contributing to a supportive atmosphere where pupils thrive. The curriculum is ambitious and thoughtfully sequenced, allowing pupils to gain knowledge and skills progressively. While many pupils show improvement in learning and behavior, some concerns remain about external academic performance and behavior management, as evidenced by a higher number of suspensions than expected.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1235 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.5%
Girls: 48.5% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 25.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 133 | 119 | 252 |
| 8 | 147 | 129 | 276 |
| 9 | 122 | 123 | 245 |
| 10 | 115 | 128 | 243 |
| 11 | 119 | 100 | 219 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 95.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| White, Other | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| African | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.1% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 18 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 Jun 2024 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong leadership that has driven rapid improvements
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils
- Effective support and provisions for vulnerable pupils and those with SEND
- Ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum
- High-quality work produced by pupils, including those with SEND
- Successful interventions for improving reading skills
- Comprehensive personal development program
Areas for Improvement
- Ongoing need to ensure all pupils make expected academic progress
- Higher than expected number of suspensions due to behavior issues
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 47.9 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 47.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 67.1% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 94 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 53 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 45 | 0 |
Previous Years
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