The Roebuck School, based in Preston, provides primary education, 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.
The Roebuck School currently has around 338 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.8% boys and 48.2% girls. Around 35.5% 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 8.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 24.5%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 43.2%. african pupils make up about 18.3% , followed by indian at 14.2%
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: | Inkerman Street, Preston, PR2 2BN |
| Website: | www.roebuck.lancs.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01772729337 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Lancashire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Jill Alexander-Steele |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 119237 |
Ofsted inspection date: 01/02/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 349 |
| Number of Pupils: | 338 |
| Number of Boys: | 175 |
| Number of Girls: | 163 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 24.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 43.20% | 146 |
| African | 18.30% | 62 |
| Indian | 14.20% | 48 |
| Other Asian | 9.50% | 32 |
| Other White | 8.30% | 28 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.10% | 7 |
| White and Black African | 1.80% | 6 |
| Pakistani | 1.50% | 5 |
| Other Mixed | 0.60% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.60% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 2,409 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Roebuck School Inkerman Street , Ashton PR2 2BN | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Star Eldon Primary Eldon Street , PR1 7YE | - not rated | 662 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eldon Primary School Eldon Street , PR1 7YE | 1out of 4 | 769 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Poulton Street , Ashton PR2 2SA | - not rated | 791 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston Poulton Street , Ashton PR2 2SA | 3out of 4 | 791 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cuthbert Mayne School St Anthony's Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | - not rated | 1,160 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic High School St Anthony's Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,315 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tulketh Community Sports College Tag Lane , Ingol PR2 3TX | - not rated | 1,657 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Temple Church of England High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8RA | - not rated | 1,857 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwood High School and Arts College Black Bull Lane , Fulwood PR2 9YR | - not rated | 1,946 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston College Fulwood Campus , St Vincent's Road PR2 8UR | - not rated | 2,126 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 2,852 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster University School of Mathematics 67-69 London Road , PR1 4BA | - not rated | 2,944 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whinfield Study Trust 133 Waterloo Road , Ashton-on-Ribble PR2 1EN | - not rated | 718 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorbrook School Ainslie Road , Fulwood PR2 3DB | - not rated | 771 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abrar Academy 34-36 Garstang Road , PR1 1NA | - not rated | 1,164 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| New Focus Education Cottam Business Centre , Cottam Lane PR2 1AF | - not rated | 1,317 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Lodge School c/o Hexagon Care Services , Unit 1 Tustin Court PR2 2YQ | - not rated | 1,351 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.