Roecroft Lower School
Details
| Age Range | 5-9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Address | Buttercup Road, SG5 4PF |
| School Website | www.roecroftlower.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1462730336 |
| URN | 109484 |
School Census
| Total | 401 |
| Girls/Boys | 195/206 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.6%/51.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 0.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 41 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 2.7% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 13/12/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 13/12/2022 | Requires improvement |
| 19/11/2008 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 13/12/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 19/11/2008 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 116 |
| As First Preference | 65 |
| As second preference | 37 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 68 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 65 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 145 |
| As First Preference | 92 |
| As second preference | 45 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 89 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 89 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 143 |
| As First Preference | 81 |
| As second preference | 48 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 84 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 80 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 119 |
| As First Preference | 63 |
| As second preference | 44 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 62 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 62 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 137 |
| As First Preference | 73 |
| As second preference | 50 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 73 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 73 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 181 |
| As First Preference | 96 |
| As second preference | 69 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 89 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 89 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 160 |
| As First Preference | 75 |
| As second preference | 76 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 76 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 74 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 182 |
| As First Preference | 88 |
| As second preference | 77 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 87 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 87 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.13% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 181 |
| As First Preference | 102 |
| As second preference | 65 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 90 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 90 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 174 |
| As First Preference | 96 |
| As second preference | 63 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 90 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 90 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.50% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 158 |
| As First Preference | 87 |
| As second preference | 65 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 59 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 58 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 82% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 83% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 4% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 77% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 36% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 15% |
| no | 85% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| dont know | 7% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 7% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 91% |
| no | 9% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 78.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 79.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 4% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
Nearby Schools
St Mary's CofE Academy Stotfold
(0.45 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-9, Gender: Mixed
Address: Rook Tree Lane, , SG5 4DL
Pix Brook Academy
(0.46 mi)
Ofsted Rating: None
Age: 9-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: Arlesey Road, , SG5 4HB