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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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