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Samuel Laycock School
Ages 11–17239 pupils
Samuel Laycock School is a school for pupils aged 11 to 17 in Ashton-Under-Lyne, within the Tameside local authority. The school has around 239 pupils on roll. Families comparing schools in Ashton-Under-Lyne can view Samuel Laycock School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Ashton-Under-Lyne (OL6 8RF), Samuel Laycock School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
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Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 80.8
England avg 45.1 · was 0.6 in 2023/24
Progress 8-1.6
Grade 5+ English & maths0%
England avg 45% · was 0% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths0%
England avg 65% · was 0% in 2023/24
EBacc entry0%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score0.07
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake56.3%
Free school meals56.3%
England avg 26.3%
English not first language6.0%
England avg 18.6%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing89.7%
Attendance89.7%
England avg 93.5%
Pupils per teacher11.2
England avg 19.6
Persistent absence30.1%
England avg 17.5%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Ashton-Under-Lyne
All schools in Ashton-Under-Lyne →Dixons Ashton Academy0.0 miHolden Clough Primary SchoolGood · 0.2 miOasis Academy BroadoakGood · 0.4 miSt Christopher's RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyGood · 0.3 miSt Damian's RC Science CollegeOutstanding · 0.4 miHurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 mi
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