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Coordinates: 53°29′36″N 2°08′02″W / 53.49320262270704°N 2.1338129833733555°W / 53.49320262270704; -2.1338129833733555
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Laurus Ryecroft
Address
Map
Lumb Lane

Droylsden
,
Greater Manchester
,
M43 7LJ
Coordinates53°29′36″N 2°08′02″W / 53.49320262270704°N 2.1338129833733555°W / 53.49320262270704; -2.1338129833733555
Information
School typeFree school
EstablishedSeptember 2018
Local authorityTameside Council
TrustThe Laurus Trust
Department for Education URN145894 Tables
OfstedReports
Head of schoolReece Carling
GenderMixed
Age range11-18
Enrollment952 (2023)[1]
Capacity1350[1]
Websitehttps://www.laurusryecroft.org.uk/

Laurus Ryecroft is an 11–18 mixed, free secondary school and sixth form in Droylsden, Greater Manchester, England.

The school was formed in September 2018 as a result of the urgent demand for secondary education spaces in Tameside. It initially provided 154 Year 7 places in six form groups with 25 students in each.[2][3]

In May 2020, it moved into the permanent school building, which is located on the old site of Littlemoss High School.[2] [3][4]

The school is part of The Laurus Trust which also includes 6 secondary schools and 3 primary schools.[5]

The school was rated as "Outstanding" at its Ofsted inspection, which was carried out in 2023.[6]

The sixth form has opened in September 2023 and has a compacity of 300 pupils, they sometimes share classrooms with the highschool.[7][3]

Unlike most other schools, Laurus Ryecroft pupils complete their Spanish GCSEs in Year 9 instead of Year 11.

While the sixth form and the high school are connected, they are physically separated by doors. Alumnis of the school are known as Laureates.

Martin Vevers is the founding Head of School for Laurus Ryecroft before Reece Carling took on the role in January 2024.[3]

References

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Category:Secondary schools in Tameside

  1. ^ a b "Laurus Ryecroft". Get information about schools. GOV.UK.
  2. ^ a b Cox, Charlotte (2018-09-04). "New free school opens to tackle 'urgent need' for secondary places in Tameside". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 2024-03-01.
  3. ^ a b c d "About - Laurus Ryecroft". 2016-10-06. Retrieved 2024-03-01.
  4. ^ "New Laurus Ryecroft school completed". Quest Media Network. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
  5. ^ "THE LAURUS TRUST - GOV.UK". get-information-schools.service.gov.uk. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
  6. ^ "Laurus Ryecroft - Ofsted.gov.uk". reports.ofsted.gov.uk. 6 April 2023. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
  7. ^ "Welcome - Laurus Ryecroft". 2022-10-19. Retrieved 2024-08-31.