The St Lawrence Academy is a secondary academy in Scunthorpe, Yorkshire and the Humber. 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, The St Lawrence Academy has a Progress 8 score of -0.42 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 36.6, 50% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths.
The school has 806 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 18.5%, 32% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 9.8%.
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The St Lawrence Academy has a Progress 8 score of -0.42, 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 36.6. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
50% of students at The St Lawrence Academy achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
The St Lawrence Academy has an overall absence rate of 9.8%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at The St Lawrence Academy is 18.5%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
The St Lawrence Academy has 806 pupils on roll.
32% 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
The St Lawrence Academy was rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted following an inspection in March 2023 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, The St Lawrence Academy is overdue for reinspection.
A "Requires Improvement" rating means Ofsted identified areas where the school needs to improve. The school will typically be reinspected within 2 years. Around 12% of schools hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While The St Lawrence Academy'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
355/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
120/mo
34% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 7.9 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.9
Bus Stops
20
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Scunthorpe Rail Station
1.0km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Quality of Education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires Improvement
Parent View
Would Recommend
74%
Child is Happy
33%
Child Feels Safe
40%
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.