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Samuel Laycock School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Samuel Laycock School is a academy special sponsor led not applicable school in Ashton-Under-Lyne, Tameside , serving pupils aged 11–17, with 239 pupils, and a capacity of 180 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–17

Age range

239

Pupils

180

Capacity

133%

Fill rate

Samuel Laycock School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Samuel Laycock School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Tameside. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 239 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 180 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Tameside before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Samuel Laycock School — School Information

Full address
Broadoak Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 8RF
Local authority
Tameside
School type
Academy special sponsor led
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11–17 years
Free school meals
55.2% of pupils
DfE URN
148936

Frequently Asked Questions — Samuel Laycock School

Is Samuel Laycock School oversubscribed?

Yes — Samuel Laycock School currently has 239 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 180 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Samuel Laycock School?

Admission to Samuel Laycock School is managed by Tameside. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Samuel Laycock School cover?

Samuel Laycock School is a not applicable school in Ashton-Under-Lyne, Tameside, serving pupils aged 11–17. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.