The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 44% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
44%
-18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 338
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 35.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Jill Alexander-Steele (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
15 official reports linked on this page, including 14 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
May 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
May 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Inkerman Street, Ashton, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2BN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston
Primary · 724m away
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston
Primary · 1.0km away
Abrar Academy
Independent · 1.1km away
Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Cedar Lodge School
Independent · 1.2km away
The Willows
Independent · 1.3km away
St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, Preston
Primary · 1.8km away
Elms School
Special school · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Roebuck School's Ofsted rating?
The Roebuck School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Roebuck School?
The Roebuck School currently has 338 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Roebuck School take?
The Roebuck School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Roebuck School?
The Roebuck School is in Preston, PR2 2BN, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Roebuck School have a sixth form?
No, The Roebuck School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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