Roecroft Lower School

A requires improvement community school school in Central Bedfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Roecroft Lower School.

Hitchin, SG54PF Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 5-9 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for KS2 pupils meeting expected standard, KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Requires Improvement

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
13 December 2022
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Buttercup Road
Stotfold
Hitchin, SG54PF

Location

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Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
109484
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Buttercup Road, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4PF
Age range
5-9
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
450 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
415
Free School Meals
9.2% (38 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.2% (9 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.6%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
7.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
7.8 (9.7 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.4 (2.2 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
28 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
83
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
415 pupils
5-9

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Together creating a better future for our children"

British Values Values Based Education

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Hollie Cross welcomes visitors to Roecroft Lower School, describes the school as outstanding with children at the heart and staff who are dedicated to helping pupils thrive academically and emotionally. She emphasizes inclusion, partnership with parents, high standards across the curriculum, and preparing pupils to become motivated, respectful citizens for the future.

Facilities

Refurbished playground area Phoenix room Roecroft Eco Building Solar panels to heat water Automatic light sensors Hand dryers Automatic tap sensors Batteries recycling collection point

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

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