Laurence Jackson School
Guisborough, TS14 6RD · Redcar and Cleveland · secondary school
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6th of 10 secondary schools in Redcar and Cleveland we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 5.0/10 against 880 of them, against 4.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 46.4 · 54 | 30% | 1.62 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.17 · 37 | 25% | 0.93 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 45.4 · 46 | 10% | 0.46 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Laurence Jackson School overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted, inspected in 2024-07. In 2024/25, 47.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 47.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.17 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,247 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,250. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
Since the Progress 8 score is below 0, what specific support is provided to help pupils improve their progress? How does the school maintain its Good rating while managing a roll near full capacity?
What Ofsted said about Laurence Jackson School
Overview
Leaders and staff have driven "rapid improvements" at this school, earning positive feedback from parents and pupils. The inspection highlights a culture where pupils behave respectfully and benefit from strong relationships with staff, alongside a curriculum that is becoming increasingly ambitious and well-sequenced.
Strengths
- Pupils typically "behave and communicate respectfully" and share staff ambitions, supported by high expectations.
- The curriculum is "thoughtfully sequenced" so knowledge builds over time, with teachers providing clear content and useful feedback.
- "Bespoke provisions" such as the ‘Evolve’ environment successfully support vulnerable pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Personal development is thorough, preparing pupils for future careers and helping them navigate relationships and online safety.
- Staff workload and well-being are prioritised, with most staff feeling "very proud to work at the school."
Areas to improve
- The school must "continue to enhance and further embed its curriculum plans" to ensure all pupils make expected progress, as improvements are not yet fully reflected in external outcomes.
- Leaders should work with families to "further reduce suspensions over time," as the current number remains higher than it should be despite recent policy adjustments.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 45.0 |
| 2024/25 | 47.9 |
| 2025/26 | 45.4 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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