Laurus Ryecroft

  • Secondary
  • Free school
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Outstanding

Lumb Lane, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 7LJOpen in maps

Laurus Ryecroft is a secondary school in Manchester for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 109 schools in Tameside. It ranks 8th of 60 secondary schools in Manchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in January 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 25 January 2023, report published 12 March 2023

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

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

208 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score51.6

51.6, 5.5 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths50.5%

50.5%, 5.1 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths73.6%

73.6%, 8.8 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc66.3%

66.3%, 25.8 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.76

4.76, 0.67 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

38 students

Average point score per A level entry35.46

35.46, 0.46 above the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade B-, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,153 pupils on roll, with places for 1,350

Eligible for free school meals36.8%

36.8%, 10.3 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language12.7%

12.7%, 8.9 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support16.3%

16.3%, 1.5 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan6%

6%, the same as the England average.

Schools near Laurus Ryecroft

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Co-op Academy Failsworth1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 43.0
Droylsden Academy1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 47.7
Greater Manchester Independent School1 mileNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 3.9
Fairfield High School for Girls1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 52.7
Safe Start School1 mileOfsted: Requires improvementAttainment 8: 4.5

School details

School type
Free schools
Sector
Free school
Trust
THE LAURUS TRUST
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Reece Carling
Phone
01615075500
Website
laurusryecroft.org.uk
Address
Lumb Lane, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 7LJ
Local authority
Tameside
URN
145894

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.