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Are all Mexborough neighbourhoods included?

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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Mexborough Area

Mexborough's two secondary schools serve this South Yorkshire town, with both The Laurel Academy and Swinton Academy rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. The area achieves 100% of schools with Good or Outstanding ratings, well above England's 86%. With an average Attainment 8 score of 46 compared to England's 39, families in Mexborough benefit from local comprehensive schools with strong community ties and improving academic standards. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or FMS Inspection Score.

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The Laurel Academy
Mexborough
Swinton Academy
Swinton