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Samuel Laycock School
Broadoak Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL6 8RF, Tameside
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
34.3 / 100
Bottom 34%
Better than 34% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
239
Capacity
180
Ages
11–17
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
133%
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Last inspected: 8 October 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal 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. | 0.8 | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (12 responses)
★★★★★3.0
Good range of subjects
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
83%
My child is happy
75%
School supports development
75%
My child feels safe
67%
Behaviour is good
67%
School responds to concerns
58%
School has high expectations
58%
School keeps me informed
50%
My child makes good progress
50%
I'd recommend this school
50%
Progress is communicated
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.2%
Mixed Other2.9%
Asian Pakistani2.5%
Black Other2.1%
Black African2.1%
White Other1.7%
Asian Bangladeshi1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Other1.3%
Asian Chinese1.3%
Asian Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Location
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53.50560, -2.08335 · OL6 8RF
School details
Local authorityTameside
RegionNorth West
URN148936
School typeAcademy special sponsor led
Websitewww.samuellaycockschool.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Samuel Laycock School rated by Ofsted?
Samuel Laycock School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 October 2024.
Is Samuel Laycock School a good school?
Samuel Laycock School scores 34.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 34% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Samuel Laycock School?
Based on 12 Ofsted Parent View responses, Samuel Laycock School receives a satisfaction score of 60% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Samuel Laycock School in GCSEs?
Samuel Laycock School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 0.8. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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