Laurus Ryecroft
Free schools · Sixth form
Manchester, M43 7LJ
Ofsted
Outstanding
Our ranking
Top 28% in England
3 of 13 in Tameside
Pupils
1,153
First preferences per place
1.36
2026/27
Absence
7.3%
2024/25
A level average
B-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 49.7 | 52.3 | 51.6 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 49% | 56% | 50% | |
| Average English grade | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.9 | 5.2 | 5.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 56% | 51% | 47% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.33 | 0.73 | — |
74% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Co-op Academy Failsworth · 1.1 mi · Good · Bottom 31% in England
- Droylsden Academy · 1.3 mi · No rating · Top 40% in England
- Fairfield High School for Girls · 1.5 mi · Good · Top 15% in England
- Oasis Academy Oldham · 1.9 mi · Good · Bottom 21% in England
- Audenshaw School · 2.0 mi · Good · Top 50% in England
- Wright Robinson College · 2.1 mi · Report card · Top 30% in England
Best secondary schools in Droylsden · Best secondary schools in Greater Manchester
The neighbourhood
Laurus Ryecroft is in Droylsden East (typical home £243,000).
What is Laurus Ryecroft's Ofsted rating?
Laurus Ryecroft is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
How does Laurus Ryecroft rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Laurus Ryecroft is in the top 28% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.