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Samuel Laycock School

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Samuel Laycock School

Broadoak Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 8RF

Academy special sponsor led
Pupils
239
Ages
11-17
FSM
55.2%
Attainment 8
0.8
Ofsted
Inadequate
Oct 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
0.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
0.0%
Basics 9-5
0.0%

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 for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.07
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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About Samuel Laycock School

Samuel Laycock School is a secondary school in Ashton-Under-Lyne, Tameside. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Inadequate (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 0.8. The school has around 239 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Broadoak Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 8RF | More schools in Tameside

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Samuel Laycock School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

There is no graded full inspection on the current URN yet; older predecessor records are shown below.

  1. Jun 2021 — Inadequate (predecessor: Samuel Laycock School)
  2. Mar 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc… (predecessor: Samuel Laycock School)
  3. Mar 2020 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Samuel Laycock School)
  4. Sept 2017 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Samuel Laycock School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Samuel Laycock School

What is Samuel Laycock School's Ofsted rating?
Samuel Laycock School received a Inadequate rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Samuel Laycock School's latest exam results?
Samuel Laycock School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 0.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Samuel Laycock School located?
Samuel Laycock School is a secondary school in Ashton-Under-Lyne, Tameside (OL6 8RF).
How many pupils attend Samuel Laycock School?
Samuel Laycock School has around 239 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Samuel Laycock School with other schools?
View Samuel Laycock School'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.