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About Laurus Ryecroft
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.
Head of School
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.
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He has also completed a National Professional Qualification in Headship and relishes the opportunity to continue building the strong community at Laurus Ryecroft.
Reece lives locally and is married with two children. In his spare time, he loves to follow his local football team, Newcastle United.
Martin Vevers
Executive Headteacher of Laurus Ryecroft, Hazel Grove High School and Priestnall School
Martin was a Deputy Headteacher at Cheadle Hulme High School for six years. He is a Specialist Leader of Education and committed to providing the very best education for his students. He was delighted to become the founding Head of School for Laurus Ryecroft.
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Martin graduated from Manchester University with a BSc (Hons) in Physics in 1998, before completing a PGCE at the same institution.
Martin has worked in a variety of contexts and previously worked in inner city Manchester before joining CHHS in September 2005. He has always been focused on effective teaching and learning and the improvement of classroom practice. In 2008 Martin was awarded Secondary Teacher of the Year in the North West.
As an SLE Martin has had considerable experience of working and supporting underperforming schools. He has successfully gained his National Professional Qualification for Headship and a Master’s degree in Education.
Martin is married and has two daughters