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Laurus Ryecroft

State school · Manchester, M43 7LF
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,142 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,142 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Reece Carling

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

OtherUnkn 15 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Moorside Primary School 13 %
Aldwyn Primary School 12 %
Canon Burrows CofE Primary School 11 %
St Stephen's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 9 %
Waterloo Primary School 9 %
Greenside Primary School 8 %
St Mary's CofE Primary School 6 %
Canon Johnson CofE Primary School 5 %
Fairfield Road Primary School 4 %
Holden Clough Primary School 3 %
Oasis Academy Broadoak 3 %
Manchester Road Primary Academy 2 %
South Failsworth Community Primary School 2 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
55.7%
LA avg.
41.1%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
90
Number of teachers
13:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

3.5 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
15.4 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,142
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding

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Contact the school

Address

Lumb Lane
Droylsden
Manchester
M43 7LF
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Telephone: 0161 507 5500

Email: enquiries@laurusryecroft.org.uk

Website: http://www.laurusryecroft.org.uk

Local authority: Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council

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School data & information Laurus Ryecroft Lumb Lane, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 7LF
1,142 Pupil numbers
35.1 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
10 % Pupils whose first language is not English
13:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
90 Number of teachers
20 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
55.7%
LA avg.
41.1%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
52.30
LA avg.
42.80
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.73 Score Well above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 137 6
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 42 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 6 6
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 36 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 149 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 83 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 52 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 7
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 146 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 149 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 7
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 6

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

Laurus Ryecroft is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

3.5 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
15.4 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
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