Laurus Ryecroft

A outstanding free schools school in Tameside. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Laurus Ryecroft.

Manchester, M437LJ Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for Continue in education or training, Sustained employment

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
70.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 0.73
English & Maths grade 4+ %
65.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 81.2%
Continue in education or training
Not published
Raw: No data published
Sustained employment
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
25 January 2023
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Lumb Lane
Droylsden
Manchester, M437LJ
Phone
1615075500
Website
laurusryecroft.org.uk

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
145894
Type
Free schools
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Lumb Lane, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 7LJ
Website
www.laurusryecroft.org.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE LAURUS TRUST
Capacity
1350 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,046
Free School Meals
32.9% (344 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.5% (37 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
20.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
52.3
Ebacc Attainment 8:
16.2
English Attainment 8:
10.4
Maths Attainment 8:
10.4
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
15.3
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
16.2
Ebacc English:
98.0%
Ebacc Entry:
59.7%
Ebacc Humanities:
81.9%
Ebacc Languages:
91.9%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.73
Progress 8 Range:
0.50 to 0.96

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
59.7 (+40.3 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
81.2 (+29.2 vs average)
Attainment 8:
52.3 (+12.8 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.73 (+0.9 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
66 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
131
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,046 pupils
11-18

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Academic Aspiration Leadership and Service Culture, Creativity and Rhetoric Competition and Physical Endeavour

Non-denominational

Head Teacher's Message

Head of School Reece Carling welcomes students; notes induction and emphasises high expectations and opportunities for students to achieve their potential.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Club Ryecroft

Sports

Football Badminton Netball Basketball Volleyball Cricket

Facilities

One 11-a-side 3G pitch Four badminton courts One netball court One basketball court One volleyball court One 5-a-side court Four table tennis courts Dance studio Two outdoor cricket nets Gym

Curriculum Highlights

Cornerstones programme: Academic Aspiration; Leadership and Service; Culture, Creativity and Rhetoric; Competition and Physical Endeavour Sixth Form opened in 2023 Academic Football Pathway

SEND Provision

SEND is personalised to each student’s needs; the school works with students, parents/carers and outside agencies to support progress and help each student achieve their full potential.

Admissions Criteria

Laurus Ryecroft does not have a catchment area. If more applications than places are received, oversubscription criteria apply with priority given to those living nearest to the school in the tie-break. Year 7 entry distance is used for information purposes and in-year admissions are coordinated by the Local Authority.