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Laurus Ryecroft

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Reece Carling

corporate_fareTHE LAURUS TRUST

location_onManchester, M43 7LJ

language Visit Website phone 1615075500

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2023

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Students

952

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Attainment 8

51.6

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GCSE Rank

#3 in Tameside

#757 of 3,216 nationally

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Laurus Ryecroft is a Free schools secondary school in Manchester, serving ages 11-18. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade. Demand is above capacity (1.3×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Laurus Ryecroft is a free schools in Manchester, Tameside, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of THE LAURUS TRUST. The school has approximately 1,142 pupils on roll, of whom 35% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.6, placing the school #3 in Tameside and #757 of 3,216 nationally. 50.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 25.0% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 16 A-level subjects. 54.2% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 27.1% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.35 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.3× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 12.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 8.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

51.6

Grade 5+ E&M

50.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)25.0%

Entering EBacc66.30%

EBacc APS4.76

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.73

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc77.90%

EBacc APS4.99

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.33

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc83%

EBacc APS4.23

2022

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

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2018

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.35

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*5.9%

Achieving A*–A27.1%

Achieving A*–B54.2%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate100.0%

A-level subjects offered16

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

25 January 2023

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

1 Evaluations

2023-01-25

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

7.8%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

5.3%(61 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,142 pupils. During this period, there were 89 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 7.8%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,142	89	7.8%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,145	106	9.3%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,049	95	9.1%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,046	88	8.4%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,039	86	8.3%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	951	74	7.8%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	952	59	6.2%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	952	35	3.7%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	738	16	2.2%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	742	14	1.9%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	742	12	1.6%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	521	8	1.5%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	518	4	0.8%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	517	5	1.0%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	310	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	310	3	1.0%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	311	0	0.0%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	154	4	2.6%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	155	3	1.9%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	154	1	0.6%	3.8%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 96 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 45 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 32 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 16 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 12 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 11 pupils

Physical Disability 10 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 2 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

84.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

88.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

17.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree57%

agree31%

disagree7%

strongly disagree4%

don't know2%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree31%

agree39%

disagree19%

strongly disagree7%

don't know4%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree35%

agree20%

disagree12%

strongly disagree7%

not applicable25%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes22%

no78%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree42%

agree27%

disagree12%

strongly disagree15%

dont know3%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree71%

agree19%

disagree3%

strongly disagree3%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree56%

agree27%

disagree11%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree56%

agree31%

disagree8%

strongly disagree4%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree59%

agree37%

disagree1%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree67%

agree31%

disagree1%

strongly disagree1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree44%

agree27%

disagree12%

strongly disagree7%

don't know10%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes82%

no18%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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St Damian's RC Science College

Fairfield High School for Girls

Droylsden Academy

Alder Community High School

Audenshaw School

St Thomas More RC College