The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 198
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 15.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Head
- Mrs Jenny Redhead (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
North Row, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 0HF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmYarlside Academy
Primary · 833m away
Cambridge Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Moorfield Learning Centre
Independent · 1.2km away
Newbarns Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.5km away
South Cumbria Pupil Referral Service
Pupil referral unit · 1.5km away
Furness Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
Parkside Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Roose School's Ofsted rating?
Roose School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Roose School?
Roose School currently has 198 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Roose School take?
Roose School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Roose School?
Roose School is in Barrow-in-Furness, LA13 0HF, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Roose School have a sixth form?
No, Roose School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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