Laurus Ryecroft

URN: 145894 • Manchester M43 7LJ

Overview

Name
Laurus Ryecroft
URN
145894
Type
Free schools
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
THE LAURUS TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
64.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Reece Carling (since 2025)
Telephone
01615075500
Website
Visit
Address
Lumb Lane, Manchester M43 7LJ

Summary

Laurus Ryecroft is a mixed secondary free school located in Tameside, Manchester, catering to students aged 11-18. Opened in September 2018, the school is part of the Laurus Trust and has quickly established a reputation for academic excellence, receiving an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted in its first inspection. The school currently has 1,142 pupils enrolled, with a capacity for 1,350.

The curriculum at Laurus Ryecroft is designed to foster academic aspiration and personal development through a structured programme known as the Cornerstones. This initiative focuses on four key areas: Academic Aspiration, Leadership and Service, Culture, Creativity and Rhetoric, and Competition and Physical Endeavour. The school aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for their future, including opportunities for progression to its newly established Sixth Form.

Laurus Ryecroft is committed to inclusivity and support, with 35.1% of its students eligible for free school meals, reflecting its dedication to serving the local community. The school also offers unique partnerships, such as an academic football pathway with Manchester City Football Club, enhancing the range of opportunities available to students.

Key details

LA
Tameside
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
THE LAURUS TRUST
Capacity
1350
Pupils
1142
Boys
574
Girls
568
FSM %
35.10
Open date
2018-09-03
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-01-26
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1142 574 568 1350 35.10
2024-09-11 1046 527 519 1350 32.50
2023-09-11 742 403 339 1350 23.90
2022-09-11 742 403 339 1350 23.90
2021-09-11 518 282 236 1350 20.70
2020-09-11 310 181 129 1350 16.10

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