Samuel Laycock School Catchment Area
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.
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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.
Find Tameside catchment area documents →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
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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.