Year 8 girls discover the world of Cyber
On Wednesday 15th November 2023, a group of Year 8 Computing students from Laurus Ryecroft were invited to University Academy 92 (UA92) for an exciting Cyber Girls event. The event was a collaboration between Cyber Girls First, Microsoft, its partners, and UA92, a new...
The BBC visit Laurus Ryecroft as part of a nationwide schools tour
On Tuesday 7th November, students in Years 9 to 11 at Laurus Ryecroft had the opportunity to engage with industry professionals during the BBC’s nationwide schools tour, which aimed to inspire the students in their own ‘Life after Laurus’ plans. The career...
From Warrington Wolves to Managing Director: Sixth Form students hear from ex-Rugby player on his conversion into the business world.
On Monday this week, former Warrington Wolver winger, Jamie Boyd visited Laurus Ryecroft Sixth Form to speak with students about his early career in professional sport and the challenges he faced, when a career ending knee injury meant he had to hang up his boots at...
Browne Jacobson Lawyer inspires Sixth Form students to think about a career in Law
Sixth Form students at Laurus Ryecroft Sixth Form welcomed Corporate Lawyer, Ryan Brown from Browne Jacobson law firm into the school this week. The talk was arranged as part of the Laurus Launchpad programme to give Sixth Form students the chance to hear from...
Students spread cheer at local care home
As part of our Active Citizenship programme, student cheerleaders from Laurus Ryecroft attended Hurst Hall Care Home to perform for residents. Residents and staff were treated to some fantastic performances from the talented students. After impressing everyone with...
Founding cohort celebrate their first ever set of GCSE results
Congratulations to the Laurus Ryecroft class of 2023 who have performed exceptionally well and achieved amazing GCSE results. 74% of students gained a Grade 4 or above in English and Mathematics, with over a quarter of all grades awarded at the ‘top shelf’ Grade 7-9....
Summer Term Highlights 2023
It has been an incredible year for Laurus Ryecroft (LR). We celebrated our first ever Ofsted report, which rated us Outstanding, and we had a lot of fun and learning along the way. From winning the Great Debate in Autumn, to taking the stage in Spring with We Will...
Super Science Week: Awards, challenges and more!
At Laurus Ryecroft (LR), we strive to develop a passion and enthusiasm for Science in all of our students. Towards the end of June, students enjoyed a week packed full of a variety of STEM trips! After the success of our annual Science Week in March, students were...