Samuel Laycock School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Secondary
Post 16
Special school
PUPILS
228
AGES
11 - 17
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Academy special sponsor led

How Does The School Perform?

Ofsted
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(08/10/2024)
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75%
NATIONAL AVG. 87%
Happiness Rating
8.4:1
NATIONAL AVG. 16.3:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
26.9%
NATIONAL AVG. 26.5%
Persistent Absence
2.2%
NATIONAL AVG. 18.6%
Pupils first language
not English
54.4%
NATIONAL AVG. 27.3%
Free school meals

This school is now an academy. If no data is available for the new academy,
we link to the last available data set as this type of academy is treated as a continuing school

Broadoak Road
Ashton-Under-Lyne
OL6 8RF
01613441992

School Description

Samuel Laycock School has high expectations for pupils’ personal and academic achievement. These expectations are fully realised. The school harnesses and nurtures pupils’ talents and interests. For example, in performing arts, pupils find their voice and the confidence to perform. In sports, pupils develop leadership skills and use these skills to coach others. Lunch clubs, after school clubs and residential activities stretch and challenge pupils to try something new. Pupils talk with enthusiasm about their trips abroad, the school choir and their love of the outdoors. In Year 11, pupils stay in a self-catering caravan by the sea. They shop and cook their own food. They also plan their activities. This experience further develops their independence and readiness for leaving school. Pupils feel that they are treated equally in their school. They respect and look after each other. Pupils in Year 7 have an older ‘buddy’ who helps them to settle into their new school. Some pupils have had specialist training to help them to listen and chat to other pupils who may have emotional, relationship or friendship worries. Pupils feel safe in school and have trusted adults who they can talk to.

Samuel Laycock School Parent Reviews



50% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 58% Agree 17% Disagree 17% Strongly Disagree 8% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>58, "agree"=>17, "disagree"=>17, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 12 responses up to 27-01-2025
Strongly Agree 50% Agree 17% Disagree 17% Strongly Disagree 8% Don't Know 8% {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>17, "disagree"=>17, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>8} Figures based on 12 responses up to 27-01-2025
Strongly Agree 42% Agree 25% Disagree 17% Strongly Disagree 8% Don't Know 8% {"strongly_agree"=>42, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>17, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>8} Figures based on 12 responses up to 27-01-2025
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 58% Strongly Agree 8% Agree 0% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 25% Don't Know 0% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>58, "strongly_agree"=>8, "agree"=>0, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>25, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 12 responses up to 27-01-2025
Strongly Agree 25% Agree 25% Disagree 17% Strongly Disagree 33% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>25, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>17, "strongly_disagree"=>33, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 12 responses up to 27-01-2025
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 8% Strongly Agree 42% Agree 17% Disagree 25% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 8% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>8, "strongly_agree"=>42, "agree"=>17, "disagree"=>25, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>8} Figures based on 12 responses up to 27-01-2025
Strongly Agree 33% Agree 42% Disagree 25% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>33, "agree"=>42, "disagree"=>25, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 12 responses up to 27-01-2025
Strongly Agree 33% Agree 25% Disagree 25% Strongly Disagree 17% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>33, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>25, "strongly_disagree"=>17, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 12 responses up to 27-01-2025
Strongly Agree 33% Agree 17% Disagree 25% Strongly Disagree 8% Don't Know 17% {"strongly_agree"=>33, "agree"=>17, "disagree"=>25, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>17} Figures based on 12 responses up to 27-01-2025
Strongly Agree 33% Agree 17% Disagree 25% Strongly Disagree 25% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>33, "agree"=>17, "disagree"=>25, "strongly_disagree"=>25, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 12 responses up to 27-01-2025
Strongly Agree 50% Agree 42% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>42, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 12 responses up to 27-01-2025
Strongly Agree 42% Agree 42% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 8% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>42, "agree"=>42, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 12 responses up to 27-01-2025
Strongly Agree 50% Agree 25% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 8% Don't Know 8% {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>8} Figures based on 12 responses up to 27-01-2025
Yes 50% No 50% {"yes"=>50, "no"=>50} Figures based on 12 responses up to 27-01-2025

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This school is an academy and does not conform to the general school admission criteria set down by the Local Education Authority.