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Laurus Ryecroft

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Laurus Ryecroft

Lumb Lane, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 7LJ

Free schools
Pupils
1,142
Ages
11-18
FSM
35.1%
Attainment 8
51.4
Ofsted
Outstanding
Jan 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
51.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
27.6%
Basics 9-5
48.6%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
66.3%
EBacc APS
4.75
EBacc 9-5
27.4%
EBacc 9-4
41.8%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
35.46
A*-A Grades
27.1%
A*-B Grades
54.2%
AAB+ %
15.8%
Based on 38 students entered

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About Laurus Ryecroft

Laurus Ryecroft is a secondary school in Manchester, Tameside. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.4. The school has around 1,142 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Lumb Lane, Manchester, M43 7LJ | More schools in Tameside

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Laurus Ryecroft, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2023 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Laurus Ryecroft

What is Laurus Ryecroft's Ofsted rating?
Laurus Ryecroft received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Laurus Ryecroft's latest exam results?
Laurus Ryecroft: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Laurus Ryecroft located?
Laurus Ryecroft is a secondary school in Manchester, Tameside (M43 7LJ).
How many pupils attend Laurus Ryecroft?
Laurus Ryecroft has around 1,142 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Laurus Ryecroft with other schools?
View Laurus Ryecroft's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Tameside.