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Laurus Ryecroft

Free schools · Manchester · M43 7LJ

Ages 11–18 · 1,153 pupils · Tameside

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Attainment 8

52.3

Overall absence

7.6%

Admissions demand

1.32 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Outstanding

Inspection date

2023-01-25

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.73
−20+2
Attainment 852.3
English & maths grade 5+56%
English & maths grade 4+81%
EBacc entry78%

EBacc APS: 5.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence7.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)20.0%
Unauthorised4.2%
Authorised absence
3.4%
Severe absence (50%+)
3.8%
Enrolments in measure
1,060

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.32 · Competitive

1st preferences

265

Places offered

200

1st-preference offers

180

Total preferences (any rank)
672
Preferred offers (top 3)
200
Applications from outside LA
84
Offers to outside-LA applicants
17
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill85%

1,153 pupils · 1,350 places

Pupils on roll
1,153
Boys / girls
574 / 579
School capacity
1,350
Capacity fill
1,153 / 1,350 (85%)
Free school meals
38.3%
FSM pupils
405
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Free schools

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: THE LAURUS TRUST
Academy trust
THE LAURUS TRUST
Sponsor
The Laurus Trust
Headteacher
Mr Reece Carling

Location

Address
Lumb Lane, Droylsden
Postcode
M43 7LJ
Town
Manchester
Local authority
Tameside
District
Tameside
Constituency
Ashton-under-Lyne
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed free schools (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Manchester, Tameside, 1,153 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 38.3%.

Open schools in Manchester
415
Secondary schools in Manchester
61
Academies among open schools in Manchester
40% (168)
Open schools in M43
9
Secondary in M43
3
Open schools in Tameside LA
110
Secondary in Tameside LA
16

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in ManchesterNear M43

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    • P8-0.3
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    • Absence10.9%

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  • Droylsden Academy

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  • Fairfield High School for Girls

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  • Wright Robinson College

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  • Oasis Academy Oldham

    Ofsted: Good

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  • The Hathershaw College

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy converter · Secondary

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    • Att841.0
    • P8-0.2
    • EM5+38%
    • Absence7.8%

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  • Dixons Ashton Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

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    Ages 11–16

    • Att836.0
    • P8-0.6
    • EM5+28%
    • Absence9.1%

    2.3 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Reece Carling
Telephone
01615075500
Website
www.laurusryecroft.org.uk

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