Robertswood School is a primary school in Gerrards Cross, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Robertswood School currently has around 416 pupils on roll, which is about 102% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 56.5% boys and 43.5% girls. Around 14.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.9%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (63.7%). indian pupils make up about 10.8%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Denham Lane, Gerrards Cross, SL9 0EW |
| Website: | www.robertswoodschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01753888327 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Buckinghamshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Emmeline Davison |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 110360 |
Ofsted inspection date: 01/11/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 406 |
| Number of Pupils: | 416 |
| Number of Boys: | 235 |
| Number of Girls: | 181 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 17.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 63.70% | 265 |
| Indian | 10.80% | 45 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 9.10% | 38 |
| Other White | 4.10% | 17 |
| Other Asian | 3.10% | 13 |
| White and Asian | 2.40% | 10 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.20% | 9 |
| African | 1.20% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 1.00% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 0.70% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 0.70% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.50% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.20% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robertswood School Denham Lane , Chalfont St Peter SL9 0EW | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalfont St Peter CofE Academy Penn Road , Chalfont St Peter SL9 9SS | 3out of 4 | 1,158 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalfont St Peter CofE School Penn Road , Chalfont St Peter SL9 9SS | - not rated | 1,158 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalfont St Peter Infant School Lovel End , Chalfont St Peter SL9 9PB | - not rated | 1,690 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Priory Road , Chalfont St Peter SL9 8SB | 3out of 4 | 2,251 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chalfonts Community College Narcot Lane , Chalfont St Peter SL9 8TP | - not rated | 1,891 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chalfonts Community College Narcot Lane , Chalfont St Peter SL9 8TP | 3out of 4 | 1,891 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Convent School Gold Hill East , Chalfont St Peter SL9 9DW | - not rated | 1,370 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Kingscote School Oval Way , SL9 8PZ | - not rated | 2,211 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Thorpe House School Oval Way , SL9 8QA | - not rated | 2,292 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Mary's School Packhorse Road , SL9 8JQ | - not rated | 2,381 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Maltman's Green School Maltmans Lane , Chalfont St Peter SL9 8RR | - not rated | 2,457 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.