Roebuck Academy, Stevenage
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Roebuck Academy excels at supporting all pupils, especially those with additional needs or who have struggled elsewhere. The school creates a warm, inclusive environment where children feel genuinely cared for, with strong relationships between staff and pupils. Mathematical learning is particularly strong, and the school brings learning to life through engaging experiences like immersive Egyptian days and BMXing lessons.
Key Strengths
- Strong inclusive practice with clear systems to identify and support pupils with additional needs early
- Excellent personal development programme helping pupils understand modern Britain and develop healthy relationships
- Mathematics teaching is a particular strength with pupils achieving highly through regular practice
- Positive behaviour improvements and rare bullying due to strong staff-pupil relationships
- Improving attendance rates through decisive action and targeted family support
Areas for Improvement
- Spelling errors not routinely addressed in subjects outside English lessons
- Some inconsistency in how certain aspects of the curriculum are taught across the school
- A recent dip in overall attainment due to new pupils arriving with knowledge gaps
- Need to strengthen teaching consistency further, particularly in writing
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met. Leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and managed, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
sporting clubs, musical clubs, creative clubs, BMXing, Egyptian day activities
Roebuck Academy is a well-established school where pupils feel safe and supported. Leaders have successfully created an inclusive environment where barriers to learning are identified and addressed quickly, helping all pupils make steady progress.
At a Glance
20.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 75% to 71%. Maths has declined from 73% to 66%. Writing has declined from 72% to 62%.
Class Sizes
28.3
Avg class size
29.8
Infant (KS1)
29.8
KS2
16
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
108%
Over capacity
452 pupils
420 capacity
32 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Stevenage
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Stevenage
Admissions Demand - Hertfordshire
Places available
14,951
Applications
12,834
Got 1st preference
88.0%
Got preferred school
98.2%
Primary admissions across Hertfordshire (2025/26)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.21328%
Overall absence
12.32877%
Persistent absence
365
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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