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The Roebuck School
Inkerman Street, Ashton, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2BN, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
14.4 / 100
Bottom 14%
Better than 14% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
338
Capacity
349
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards at Key Stage 2, where it ranks in the top 89% nationally for reading, writing, and mathematics. However, only 2% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential. Overall, while parent satisfaction appears to be positive, the school's LocaleIQ score suggests it may face some challenges compared to peers.
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Last inspected: 1 February 2022Quality 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%. | 44% | Bottom 11% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British43.2%
Black African18.3%
Asian Indian14.2%
Asian Other9.5%
White Other8.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Asian Pakistani1.5%
Mixed Other0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Location
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53.77111, -2.72076 · PR2 2BN
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119237
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.roebuck.lancs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Roebuck School rated by Ofsted?
The Roebuck School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 February 2022.
Is The Roebuck School a good school?
The Roebuck School scores 14.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 14% 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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