Located in Harrow, Roxbourne Primary School is a primary school, 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.

Roxbourne Primary School currently has around 474 pupils on roll, which is about 75% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.9% boys and 52.1% girls. Around 15.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 7.7%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with other asian pupils forming the largest group at around 26.6%. indian pupils make up about 22.8% , followed by other white at 15%

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.

School Information

Address: Torbay Road, Harrow, HA2 9QF
Website: http://www.roxbourneprimaryschool.co.uk
Telephone: 02084229207
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Harrow
Headteacher / Principal: Mr R Benserghin
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 102213

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 29/06/2016

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 630
Number of Pupils: 474
Number of Boys: 227
Number of Girls: 247

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4% 4%
Persistent absence: 7.7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Other Asian26.60%126
Indian22.80%108
Other White15.00%71
Pakistani7.40%35
Other (any other ethnic group)5.70%27
Other Mixed5.50%26
White British3.80%18
White and Asian3.60%17
Unclassified3.40%16
African2.30%11
White and Black Caribbean1.10%5
Chinese1.10%5
Caribbean0.80%4
White and Black African0.40%2
Other Black0.40%2
Gypsy/Roma0.20%1
Irish0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Above Average (2.2)
Writing: Well Above Average (3.6)
Maths: Well Above Average (4.7)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
66%
Town average
65%
Local authority average
69%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
14%
Town average
10%
Local authority average
13%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
105.0
Town average
105.4
Local authority average
106.4
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
107.0
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
107.3
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hillview Nursery School
2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW
3out of 4 2,649 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Roxbourne Junior School
Torbay Road , South Harrow HA2 9QF
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Roxbourne Primary School
Torbay Road , HA2 9QF
3out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Field End Junior School
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Field End Junior School
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- not rated 474 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Field End Infant School
Field End Road , Eastcote HA4 9PQ
3out of 4 474 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Barantyne Middle School
Arnold Road , UB5 5EF
- not rated 2,418 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Islip Manor Middle School
Islip Manor Road , UB5 5DY
- not rated 2,526 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
West Lodge Middle School
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- not rated 2,783 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Greenwood Middle School
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- not rated 3,109 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Rooks Heath School
Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AH
3out of 4 1,211 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Rooks Heath High School
Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AH
- not rated 1,211 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Pinner High School
Beaulieu Drive , HA5 1NB
4out of 4 1,246 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Queensmead School
Queens Walk , HA4 0LS
- not rated 1,475 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Queensmead School
Queens Walk , HA4 0LS
3out of 4 1,475 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Dominic's Sixth Form College
Mount Park Avenue , Harrow-on-the-Hill HA1 3HX
- not rated 3,176 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Alec Reed Academy
Bengarth Road , UB5 5LQ
3out of 4 3,125 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Gesher School
Cannon Lane , Pinner HA5 1JF
- not rated 602 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
Alexandra School
Alexandra Avenue , South Harrow HA2 9DX
4out of 4 1,051 yd Academy special converter No Mixed More About School
Alexandra School
Alexandra Avenue , South Harrow HA2 9DX
- not rated 1,051 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Harrow Independent College
308-310 Eastcote Lane , Harrow HA2 9AH
- not rated 1,216 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Heathfield School for Girls
Beaulieu Drive , HA5 1NB
- not rated 1,246 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.