The Roebuck School, Preston
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The Roebuck School is a welcoming, inclusive community where children from all backgrounds thrive. Staff are skilled at supporting children with additional needs and those new to school, helping them settle quickly and build confidence. The school prioritises wellbeing and has created calm, orderly learning environments where every pupil is valued.
Key Strengths
- Strong safeguarding culture with open communication and effective pastoral support for pupil wellbeing
- Well-designed, ambitious curriculum with careful sequencing that helps pupils build understanding over time
- Effective inclusion practices, particularly the 'thrive room' which helps pupils regulate emotions and access learning
- Leaders and governors work together well to drive improvements, with staff feeling valued and supported
- Early years staff help children settle quickly and make positive starts through strong parent partnerships
Areas for Improvement
- Pupil achievement in national tests remains below national expectations, though current pupils are making better progress
- Attendance levels are still below national average despite recent improvements in reducing frequent absence
- Some inconsistency in how teachers address gaps in pupils' knowledge, meaning some pupils take longer to catch up
- Need to sustain improvements in attendance and achievement over the long term
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has created an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Construction club, photography club, sports activities, school trips to local mills, museums and country parks, leadership roles including head boy and head girl
The Roebuck School serves a diverse pupil population with many joining throughout the year with limited English or prior school experience. Leaders have made significant curriculum and teaching changes that are beginning to show positive impact on pupils' knowledge and progress.
At a Glance
31.7%
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 60% to 53%. Maths has remained stable at around 58%. Writing has declined from 72% to 60%.
Class Sizes
28.2
Avg class size
21.5
Infant (KS1)
12
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
340 pupils
349 capacity
9 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Preston
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Preston
Admissions Demand - Lancashire
Places available
15,664
Applications
12,136
Got 1st preference
93.0%
Got preferred school
98.8%
Primary admissions across Lancashire (2025/26)
Inspection History(116)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.71755%
Overall absence
21.95122%
Persistent absence
287
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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