Open Free School Secondary Mixed

Laurus Ryecroft

Lumb Lane, Manchester, M43 7LJ
Part of: THE LAURUS TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Laurus Ryecroft
Manchester, M43 7LJ
1,142 Pupils
1,350 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
35.10% FSM %
574 Boys
568 Girls
About Laurus Ryecroft

Laurus Ryecroft is an Free Schools for pupils aged 11–18 based in Tameside, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 1,142 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,350. Current headteacher: Reece Carling.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Tameside or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Free schools
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Tameside
Region North West
Administrative District Tameside
Parliamentary Constituency Ashton-under-Lyne
Ward Droylsden East
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor THE LAURUS TRUST
Opened 03-09-2018
UKPRN 10068127
URN 145894
Data Last Updated 25-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Julie Crawford Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2019 31/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Natasha Alexander Local Governor 01/10/2025 30/09/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr Anwar Ali Local Governor 01/09/2019 31/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Nicola Backhouse Local Governor 07/10/2024 06/10/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Lee Broadbent Local Governor 15/01/2024 14/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Headteacher Reece Carling Local Governor 01/01/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Leo Casey Local Governor 14/09/2021 13/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Aaron Lowe Local Governor 04/12/2023 03/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Sarah Marsden Local Governor 01/06/2025 31/05/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Humera Rizvi Local Governor 28/10/2021 27/10/2025 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
St Stephen's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
1.2 km • Manchester
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Moorside Primary School
1.23 km • Manchester
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Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School
1.29 km • Manchester
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Greenside Primary School
1.43 km • Manchester
Other
Aldwyn Primary School
1.45 km • Manchester
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St Mary's CofE Primary School
1.57 km • Manchester
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Frequently Asked Questions
Laurus Ryecroft is a Free schools (group: Free Schools) in Manchester, Tameside.
Laurus Ryecroft has 1,142 pupils, with a capacity of 1,350.
Laurus Ryecroft caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Laurus Ryecroft is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Laurus Ryecroft is Mr Reece Carling.
Laurus Ryecroft is at Lumb Lane, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 7LJ, in the Tameside local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Laurus Ryecroft: Has a sixth form.
Laurus Ryecroft is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Reece Carling
Lumb Lane, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 7LJ
01615075500
www.laurusryecroft.org.uk
Location
M43 7LJ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 145894
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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