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Laurence Jackson School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Laurence Jackson School is an academy sponsor led secondary school in Guisborough, Redcar and Cleveland , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 1235 pupils, and a capacity of 1250 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11-16

Age range

1,235

Pupils

1,250

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Laurence Jackson School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Laurence Jackson School?

The catchment area for Laurence Jackson School is the geographic zone Redcar and Cleveland uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Redcar and Cleveland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Laurence Jackson School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Redcar and Cleveland. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

Get an alert if Laurence Jackson School goes oversubscribed for 2027 →

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Redcar and Cleveland before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Redcar and Cleveland catchment area documents →

Laurence Jackson School: 1250 places, 99% filled: nearing capacity

Laurence Jackson School has a published admission number of 1250 places. 1235 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 99%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 1250, Redcar and Cleveland's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 25.7% of pupils at Laurence Jackson School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Redcar and Cleveland.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Redcar and Cleveland publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Redcar and Cleveland school admissions →

Laurence Jackson School: School Information

Full address
Church Lane, Guisborough, TS14 6RD
Local authority
Redcar and Cleveland
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
25.7% of pupils
DfE URN
147724

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Laurence Jackson School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Laurence Jackson School

What is the catchment area for Laurence Jackson School?

The catchment area for Laurence Jackson School is the geographic zone Redcar and Cleveland uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Redcar and Cleveland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Laurence Jackson School oversubscribed?

Laurence Jackson School is operating close to its capacity of 1250 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Laurence Jackson School?

Admission to Laurence Jackson School is managed by Redcar and Cleveland. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Laurence Jackson School cover?

Laurence Jackson School is a secondary school in Guisborough, Redcar and Cleveland, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Laurence Jackson School?

Laurence Jackson School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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