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Laurence Jackson School
Guisborough·North East·Academy
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SecondaryAcademyAges 11–16Co-edDoes not apply
Laurence Jackson School is a secondary academy in Guisborough, North East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Laurence Jackson School has a Progress 8 score of -0.17 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 45.0, 62% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths.
The school has 1,235 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 5.6%, 17% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 7.9%.
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Laurence Jackson School has a Progress 8 score of -0.17, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 45.0. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
62% of students at Laurence Jackson School achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Laurence Jackson School has an overall absence rate of 7.9%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Laurence Jackson School is 5.6%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Laurence Jackson School has 1,235 pupils on roll.
17% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Laurence Jackson School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in June 2024. Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Laurence Jackson School is next inspection expected around 2028.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Laurence Jackson School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
109/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
28/mo
26% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 6.7 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 5.6
Bus Stops
12
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Guisborough area
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.