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Laurence Jackson School

Redcar and Cleveland, TS14 6RDSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2024
Progress 8
-0.17
Below average
−20+2
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
306 1st-choice / 259 places
Ranking
#1,924
of 3,141 nationally

About Laurence Jackson School

Laurence Jackson School is clearly a popular choice among local families, with 306 first-preference applications for 259 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.79. That means nearly two families put it as their top pick for every available spot, and overall the school received 464 applications. Of those, 258 first-preference offers were made, so the vast majority of families who wanted it most got a place. While the school doesn't publish a parent-view recommendation percentage, the high demand speaks for itself. It's a mixed, non-denominational secondary for ages 11 to 16, with no sixth form, and headteacher Catherine Juckes leads a large school of 1,235 pupils, very close to its capacity of 1,250. The school has a higher-than-average proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 25.7%, reflecting its inclusive intake.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressChurch Lane, Guisborough, Redcar and Cleveland, TS14 6RD
HeadteacherCatherine Juckes
Local AuthorityRedcar and Cleveland
Number of Pupils1,235
Free School Meals (FSM)25.7%
School Capacity1,235 / 1,250 (99% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 17 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Music RoomsICT SuiteSwimming PoolSports HallArt StudiosPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

20

Sports

CricketSwimmingRugbyBasketballRowingGymnasticsMartial ArtsAthleticsHockeyTennis

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubChoirGardeningDramaCodingNewspaperFilm ClubOrchestraBook ClubEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 14:50

Source: laurencejackson.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Laurence Jackson School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.