Laurus Ryecroft is a secondary free school for 11-18 year old students in Tameside. The school is run by the Laurus Trust and was graded Outstanding by OFSTED in its first ever report. Laurus Ryecroft is a non-selective, non-denominational free school. It opened in September 2018, initially providing 150 Year 7 places in six form groups with 25 students in each. The school now has all seven year groups, this includes our academic Sixth Form . In May 2020, we moved into our permanent school building which provides state-of-the-art facilities and modern bright learning spaces. You can discover more about our curriculum here . Reece was Deputy Headteacher Laurus Ryecroft before taking on the role as Head of School in January 2024. Prior to joining Laurus Ryecroft, Reece worked at a South Manchester secondary school and has over ten years' experience in senior leadership roles. Originally from Newcastle, Reece studied History at Sunderland University and went on to achieve a Master's degree in Education at Manchester Metropolitan University. He has also completed a National Professional Qualification in Headship and relishes the opportunity to continue building the strong community at Laurus Ryecroft.