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Roebuck Academy
St Margarets, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 8RG, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
24.2 / 100
Bottom 24%
Better than 24% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
452
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
108%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where it ranks in the top 83% of schools for expected standards in reading, writing, and maths. However, only 9% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students academically. Parent satisfaction appears promising, but the LocaleIQ score suggests that there may be some limitations compared to other schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 22 January 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 50% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British65.3%
White Other7.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.9%
Other4.9%
Mixed Other4.4%
Black African4.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Asian Indian1.3%
Asian Pakistani1.3%
Asian Other1.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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51.88771, -0.18761 · SG2 8RG
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN144419
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.roebuck.herts.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Roebuck Academy rated by Ofsted?
Roebuck Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 January 2015.
Is Roebuck Academy a good school?
Roebuck Academy scores 24.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 24% 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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