Laurus Ryecroft
Lumb Lane, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 7LJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
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
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 January 2023
Pupils at Laurus Ryecroft respond extremely well to the exceedingly high expectations that leaders set for their academic and personal development. Pupils' behaviour is impeccable and they achieve highly. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), enjoy the purposeful and supportive learning opportunities that they receive from their teachers. Pupils work conscientiously in lessons. They are eager to come to school each day. Teachers and leaders forge positive and trusting relationships with pupils. Leaders resolve bullying incidents swiftly and appropriately. This helps pupils to feel safe. Pupils are incredibly considerate of their peers. They value differences and respect each other's opinions. All pupils thrive in the carefully designed extra-curricular 'electives' programme. Pupils enthusiastically take part in an extensive range of activities. This includes taekwondo, animal farm club, comic club, cheerleading club, journal club, conspiracy club and debates association. Pupils also participate in The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, cadets and various theatre and international visits. Pupils relish the opportunities to hold leadership roles, such as house captain, prefect and sports captain. Pupils fully embrace the wide experiences which prepare them well for modern society.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
208 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
38 students
Average A level grade B-, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,153 pupils on roll, with places for 1,350
Schools near Laurus Ryecroft
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Academy Failsworth | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 43.0 |
| Droylsden Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 47.7 |
| Greater Manchester Independent School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 3.9 |
| Fairfield High School for Girls | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 52.7 |
| Safe Start School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Attainment 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
- 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.