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Samuel Laycock School

Broadoak Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Tameside, OL6 8RF

Not rated

Inspected 8 October 2024 · no overall grade

No overall grade
Ofsted
1.1
Attainment 8
11–17
Ages
239
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy special sponsor led
Type

About Samuel Laycock School

Samuel Laycock School is an academy special sponsor led in Ashton-Under-Lyne, Tameside, England, for pupils aged 11–17. It has 239 pupils on roll. It is part of NEW BRIDGE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 1.1 (2025/26). 56.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Tameside →
School Type
Academy special sponsor led
Age Range
Ages 11–17
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
239 / 180 (133%) · over capacity
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
8 October 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

56.3%
Free school meals
6%
EAL
100%
SEN support
0%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

89%
Sustained destination
89%
Stayed in education
0%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

10.1%
Overall absence
32.2%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

25.2
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +3.8 vs 2023/24
9.9
Pupils per teacher
↓ -1.3 vs 2023/24
43.85
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +4.2 vs 2023/24
£49,876
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 19% on leadership pay
↓ −£537 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
5
Leadership (FTE)
↑ +2.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£20,389
Spend per pupil
£23,084
Income per pupil
39%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Broadoak Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Tameside, OL6 8RF
Phone
01613441992
Head Teacher
Donna West

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Samuel Laycock School?
Samuel Laycock School is an academy special sponsor led in Ashton-Under-Lyne, Tameside, England, for pupils aged 11–17.
How many pupils does Samuel Laycock School have?
Samuel Laycock School has 239 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Samuel Laycock School perform at GCSE?
Pupils at Samuel Laycock School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 1.1 in 2025/26.
Is Samuel Laycock School part of an academy trust?
Yes — Samuel Laycock School is part of NEW BRIDGE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Samuel Laycock School?
Samuel Laycock School is located at Broadoak Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Tameside, OL6 8RF.

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