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Laurus Ryecroft - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Laurus Ryecroft
- Secondary
- Tameside M43 7LJ
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Not Previously Inspected |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve exceptionally well due to high expectations and excellent teaching.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is impeccable; pupils manage their own behaviour exceedingly well.
Qualifications and Training: Leaders invest highly in teacher training and professional development.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers are exceptionally skilled in determining when and how subject content should be taught.
Strengths and Challenges: High morale among staff; they value support from leaders.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give opinions on the school.
Communication: Leaders ensure regular communication through workshops and assemblies.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents' responses are considered in inspections.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders resolve bullying incidents swiftly and appropriately.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have developed a meticulously designed curriculum and invest heavily in teacher training.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Leaders resolve bullying incidents swiftly, ensuring pupil safety.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Highly organised systems and strong partnerships with external agencies keep pupils safe.
Extracurricular Offerings: Extensive range of activities including taekwondo, animal farm club, and The Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils relish balancing academics with extracurricular engagements.
Outdoor Facilities: Various theatre and international visits.
Career Counselling Services: High-quality, impartial careers programme with university visits and apprenticeship workshops.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Leaders prepare pupils fully for their next steps with well-considered programmes.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND benefit from well-considered programmes of support and make exceptional progress.
Subjects Offered: High proportion of pupils study the English Baccalaureate suite of subjects and modern foreign languages.
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About Us
Laurus Ryecroft is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 1046 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1.
At this school, 49% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.33 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 32.29% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 49.14% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 83% | 30.52% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 10.48% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 15.76% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.23 | 2.99 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 93% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 170 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 83.83% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 34.75% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 1.42% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 47% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.75% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.92% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 5.33% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 33.19% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 48.24% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 24.86% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 12.43% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 17.14% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.92 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 93.33% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 170 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 86.92% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 37.67% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 2% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 46.33% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.67% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.92% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.5% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 31% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 49.47% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 21.71% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.76% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 15.24% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.91 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 93.08% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 163 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 84.92% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 32.92% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 3.42% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 48.33% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.42% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.92% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.17% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 34.67% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 52.4% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 25.07% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.13% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 16.27% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.12 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 92% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 169 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 83.92% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 36.17% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 4.67% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 42% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.92% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.67% | 2.05% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
12 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Laurus Ryecroft
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
