Back to schools
Tameside hub
Samuel Laycock School
Tameside·Not applicable·North West·Academy special sponsor led·OL6 8RF
URN: 148936Not judgedOfsted published 10 Nov 2024
0.8
Attainment 8
National avg ≈ 46.4 · 2024/2025
-1.59
Progress 8
2023/2024 · CI: [-2.03, -1.15]
0.0%
5+ Eng & Maths
Grade 5+ in both · 2024/2025
0.0%
EBacc entry
% entering EBacc · 2024/2025
Decision summary
This summary combines published school data and is designed to help you decide what to check next. It does not guarantee a school place or replace official admissions guidance.
Academic outcomesAcademic data not assessed
Academic signal is not available for this school phase in our current dataset.
Pupil progressBelow-average progress
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -1.59
- Confidence interval:
- [-2.03, -1.15]
Admissions realismAdmissions realism: not yet assessed
Admissions realism depends on your home postcode and the school's published allocation data. Enter your postcode on this page to get a more specific assessment, and always verify the latest policy on the school's official admissions page.
Next actions
- Verify the school's official admissions policy
- Book an open day or school visit
- Add this school to your shortlist and compare with backup options
Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 41 | 0.8 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1 |
| 2023/2024 | 46 | 0.6 | -1.59 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1 |
| 2022/2023 | 37 | 0.6 | -1.59 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1 |
| 2021/2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Tameside for local comparison.
Fairfield High School for Girls
Ofsted GoodAttainment 8 52.6Progress 8 +0.55
Compare with Samuel Laycock SchoolLaurus Ryecroft
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 51.6Progress 8 +0.73
Compare with Samuel Laycock SchoolAlder Community High School
Ofsted Requires improvementAttainment 8 46.6Progress 8 -0.28
Compare with Samuel Laycock SchoolSchool information
| URN | 148936 |
| Local authority | Tameside |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Academy special sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-17 |
| Headteacher | Donna West |
| Trust | NEW BRIDGE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | OL6 8RF |
| Latest pupils | 41 |
| FSM eligible | 55.2% |
Contact and identifiers
Broadoak Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL6 8RF
www.samuellaycockschool.orgView local authority page1613441992| DfE number | 7000 |
| UKPRN | 10089918 |
| Opened | 1 Apr 2022 |
| GIAS updated | 23 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 10 Nov 2024 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
Not judged
View Ofsted report
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Academy First Section 5 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Publication date | 10 Nov 2024 |