Samuel Laycock School
URN: 148936 • Ashton-Under-Lyne OL6 8RF
Overview
- Name
- Samuel Laycock School
- URN
- 148936
- Type
- Academy special sponsor led
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- NEW BRIDGE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 43.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Helen Wilson (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01613441992
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Broadoak Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne OL6 8RF
Summary
Samuel Laycock School is an academy special sponsor-led institution located in Ashton-Under-Lyne, Tameside, catering to pupils aged 11 to 16 with Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC). The school currently has 239 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 180, and approximately 55.2% of students are eligible for free school meals, reflecting the diverse socio-economic background of the community it serves.
The school's mission, "Learning together, learning for all, learning for life," underscores its commitment to ensuring that every pupil is valued and can achieve success. Samuel Laycock School provides a supportive and stimulating environment with specialized facilities, including bright classrooms, an ICT room, and a hydrotherapy pool. Small class sizes enable tailored learning experiences, with dedicated staff working closely with support personnel to foster both academic and social development.
As part of the New Bridge Group within the New Bridge Multi Academy Trust, Samuel Laycock School emphasizes respect, resilience, and equality among its core values. The school actively encourages parental involvement and aims to keep families informed and engaged through its website and community initiatives.
The school's mission, "Learning together, learning for all, learning for life," underscores its commitment to ensuring that every pupil is valued and can achieve success. Samuel Laycock School provides a supportive and stimulating environment with specialized facilities, including bright classrooms, an ICT room, and a hydrotherapy pool. Small class sizes enable tailored learning experiences, with dedicated staff working closely with support personnel to foster both academic and social development.
As part of the New Bridge Group within the New Bridge Multi Academy Trust, Samuel Laycock School emphasizes respect, resilience, and equality among its core values. The school actively encourages parental involvement and aims to keep families informed and engaged through its website and community initiatives.
Useful links
- Gender Pay Gap (governance)
- Modern Slavery Statement (governance)
- Trade Union Facility Time (governance)
- Google Chrome (other)
- Website design (other)
- Our Multi Academy Trust (other)
- Our 1:1 iPad Initiative (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Grafton House Preparatory School (63.1)
- Lawrence House (49.2)
- Ashton PRU (45.2)
- Bridgeway PRU (45.2)
- Guide Bridge Independent School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Tameside
- Age range
- 11 - 17
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- NEW BRIDGE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 180
- Pupils
- 239
- Boys
- 177
- Girls
- 62
- FSM %
- 55.20
- Open date
- 2022-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 239 | 177 | 62 | 180 | 55.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 228 | 167 | 61 | 180 | 47.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | |||||
| 2022-09-11 |
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