Best 3 Secondary schools in Mexborough – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Swinton Academy (Secondary) in Mexborough; The Laurel Academy (Secondary) in Mexborough — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Swinton Academy and The Laurel Academy. They are secondary phase and academy sponsor led type located around Mexborough, South Yorkshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Swinton Academy), published Sep 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Swinton Academy (Sep 2023). average roll around ≈ 900, combined total ≈ 1,750, typical FSM 35–40%, range 30–35%–45–50%; spread across trusts such as ASTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST and DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST.

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Attribute	Swinton Academy S64 8JW	The Laurel Academy S64 9SD
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Mexborough South Yorkshire S64 8JW	Mexborough South Yorkshire S64 9SD
Latest Ofsted	2 26 Sep 2023	2 26 Apr 2023
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,000 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 750 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	45–50% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1320	—
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	—
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	ASTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST	DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
Website	www.swintonacademy.org	www.laurelacademy.org.uk
Telephone	01709570586	01709302244
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Swinton Academy

S64 8JW

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Mexborough
South Yorkshire
S64 8JW
Ofsted: 2 26 Sep 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,000 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: ASTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST
Website: www.swintonacademy.org
Telephone: 01709570586

The Laurel Academy

S64 9SD

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Mexborough
South Yorkshire
S64 9SD
Ofsted: 2 26 Apr 2023
Pupils: ≈ 750 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 45–50% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
Website: www.laurelacademy.org.uk
Telephone: 01709302244

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.