Samuel Laycock School
Details
| Age Range | 11-17 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Academy special sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Tameside |
| Address | Broadoak Road, OL6 8RF |
| School Website | www.samuellaycockschool.org |
| Telephone | 1613441992 |
| URN | 148936 |
School Census
| Total | 211 |
| Girls/Boys | 60/151 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 28.4%/71.6% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 1.9% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 91 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 08/10/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was .
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 08/10/2024 | |
| 22/06/2021 | Inadequate |
| 10/03/2020 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 08/10/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 22/06/2021 |
| Quality of Education | Inadequate |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 10/03/2020 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 08 October 2024 | School inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 0.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0.00% |
| Entering EBacc | 0.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.05 |
| Progress 8 | -1.59 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 0.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | 0% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.05 |
| Progress 8 | -1.58 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | - |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | - |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | - |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | - |
| Progress 8 | - |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 23% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 54% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 38% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 8% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 31% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 31% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 31% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 15% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 31% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 54% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 54% |
| no | 46% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 79.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 80.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.9% |
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