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Roose School
North Row, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 0HF, Westmorland and Furness
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
33.7 / 100
Bottom 34%
Better than 34% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
198
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 70% nationally. However, only 3% of pupils reach a higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to excel further. Overall, parent satisfaction appears positive, making it a viable option for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 8 October 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 57% | Bottom 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.4%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
White Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Location
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54.11424, -3.18795 · LA13 0HF
School details
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
URN112207
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.rooseprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Roose School rated by Ofsted?
Roose School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 October 2019.
Is Roose School a good school?
Roose School scores 33.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 34% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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