Laurence Jackson School

About Laurence Jackson School

Laurence Jackson School is an academy sponsor led in Guisborough, Redcar and Cleveland, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 1,235 pupils on roll. It is part of SPARK EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 June 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.4 (2025/26). 26.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Redcar and Cleveland →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,235 / 1,250 (99%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

18 June 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Church Lane, Guisborough, Redcar and Cleveland, TS14 6RD

Phone

01287636361

Head Teacher

Catherine Juckes

Website

https://www.laurencejackson.org/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Laurence Jackson School?

Laurence Jackson School is an academy sponsor led in Guisborough, Redcar and Cleveland, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Laurence Jackson School have?

Laurence Jackson School has 1,235 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Laurence Jackson School's Ofsted rating?

Laurence Jackson School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 June 2024).

How does Laurence Jackson School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Laurence Jackson School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.4 in 2025/26.

Is Laurence Jackson School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Laurence Jackson School is part of SPARK EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Laurence Jackson School?

Laurence Jackson School is located at Church Lane, Guisborough, Redcar and Cleveland, TS14 6RD.