The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 85% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 51.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- 35% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
51.6
7.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
51%
8.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
66%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.35
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 152 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 130 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,142
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 35.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Tameside
- Trust
- THE LAURUS TRUST
- Head
- Mr Reece Carling
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Lumb Lane, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 7LJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Stephen's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Moorside Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Greenside Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Aldwyn Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Ashton West End Primary Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
The Limes School
Independent · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Laurus Ryecroft a selective school?
No. Laurus Ryecroft is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Laurus Ryecroft's Ofsted rating?
Laurus Ryecroft was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Laurus Ryecroft?
Laurus Ryecroft currently has 1,142 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Laurus Ryecroft take?
Laurus Ryecroft caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Laurus Ryecroft?
Laurus Ryecroft is in Manchester, M43 7LJ, in the Tameside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Laurus Ryecroft have a sixth form?
Yes, Laurus Ryecroft has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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