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Laurus Ryecroft
Lumb Lane, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 7LJ, Tameside
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
85.3 / 100
Top 15%
Better than 85% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,142
Capacity
1,350
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, boasting a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 24% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 74%, with over half securing grade 5 or above. Additionally, the school has a high EBacc entry rate of 66%, indicating a commitment to a broad and ambitious curriculum.
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Last inspected: 25 January 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 51.6 | Top 24% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 74% | Top 29% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 51% | Top 34% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 66% | Top 19% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 42% | Top 19% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British74.4%
Asian Pakistani5.2%
Mixed Other2.5%
Black African2.2%
White Other1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Asian Other1.5%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Asian Indian1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi1.2%
Black Other0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Other0.3%
White Irish0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.49291, -2.13385 · M43 7LJ
School details
Local authorityTameside
RegionNorth West
URN145894
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.laurusryecroft.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Laurus Ryecroft rated by Ofsted?
Laurus Ryecroft was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 January 2023.
Is Laurus Ryecroft a good school?
Laurus Ryecroft scores 85.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 15% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Laurus Ryecroft in GCSEs?
Laurus Ryecroft achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.6. 74% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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