Laurus Ryecroft
Manchester, M43 7LJ · Tameside · secondary school
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2nd of 16 secondary schools in Tameside we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.3/10 against 573 of them, against 7.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 53.8 · 71 | 30% | 2.13 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.73 · 92 | 25% | 2.30 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 51.1 · 74 | 10% | 0.74 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Laurus Ryecroft overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 51.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.73 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join football, rugby, badminton, netball, basketball, volleyball, table tennis, and cricket teams, participate in Laurus Music, and attend the Oxbridge Residential trip.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,153 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,350. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils in maintaining their progress from Key Stage 3 to 4? What specific support is available for students aiming for Oxbridge-level academic challenges?
What Ofsted said about Laurus Ryecroft
Overview
Laurus Ryecroft is rated ‘Outstanding’ across all inspection categories. The report describes a school where leaders set ‘uncompromising standards’ and ‘exceedingly high expectations’, resulting in pupils who ‘achieve highly’ and display ‘impeccable’ behaviour. The school fosters a culture where students ‘thrive’ academically and personally, with a strong emphasis on reading, curriculum mastery, and preparation for life beyond school.
Strengths
- Leaders have ‘meticulously developed the curriculum’ to ensure pupils build a ‘rich and secure body of knowledge’ and subject vocabulary.
- Teachers use assessment systems ‘extremely well’ to swiftly address misconceptions, ensuring pupils ‘deepen their understanding’ of subjects.
- Reading is a central priority, with effective support programmes like ‘fresh start’ helping pupils become ‘exceptionally capable’ readers.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make ‘exceptional progress’ through well-considered support plans and expert collaboration.
- The school offers a ‘carefully designed’ extra-curricular programme and high-quality careers guidance, including university visits and apprenticeship workshops.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with ‘highly organised systems’ ensuring pupils are kept safe and leaders maintaining a ‘relentless approach’ to supporting vulnerable students.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 52.3 |
| 2024/25 | 51.6 |
| 2025/26 | 51.1 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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