Roebuck Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | St Margarets Stevenage Hertfordshire SG2 8RG |
| Phone | 01438311937 |
| Reference Number | 144419 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 462 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.7%
Girls: 51.3% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 17.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| 2 | 33 | 27 | 60 |
| 3 | 28 | 32 | 60 |
| 4 | 28 | 33 | 61 |
| 5 | 27 | 32 | 59 |
| 6 | 27 | 33 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 69% |
| White, Other | 7.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.3% |
| White & Asian | 2.4% |
| African | 2.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.6% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2021-11-24 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-09-28 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2017-07-06 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Roebuck Primary School and Nursery | ||
| 2015-01-22 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-04-18 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2013-02-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-10-08 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-01-23 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-02-24 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2015-01-22 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-04-18 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2013-02-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-10-08 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-01-23 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-02-24 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -0.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -1 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Margaret Clitherow Roman Catholic Primary School
Monkswood Lane, (Off Monkswood Way), Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 8QJ |
0.31 miles |
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Peartree Way Nursery School
Peartree Way, Stevenage, SG2 9EA |
0.46 miles |
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Shephalbury Park Primary School
Burydale, Broadwater, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 8AX |
0.59 miles |
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Peartree Spring Primary School
Hydean Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 9GG |
0.6 miles |
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Longmeadow Primary School
Oaks Cross, Broadwater, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 8LT |
0.68 miles |
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St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery
Six Hills Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 0PZ |
0.75 miles |
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Broom Barns Primary School
Homestead Moat, Bedwell, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1UE |
0.94 miles |
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Featherstone Wood Primary School
Featherston Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 9PP |
1 miles |
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Ashtree Primary School and Nursery
Chertsey Rise, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 9JQ |
1.16 miles |
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Ashtree Primary School and Nursery
Chertsey Rise, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 9JQ |
1.18 miles |
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Bedwell Primary School
Bedwell Crescent, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1NJ |
1.23 miles |
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Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School
Bedwell Crescent, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1NJ |
1.26 miles |
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Camps Hill Primary School
Chells Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 0LT |
1.57 miles |
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Fairlands Primary School
Pound Avenue, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3JA |
1.58 miles |
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Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School
School Lane, Aston, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 7HA |
1.61 miles |
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Larwood School
Larwood Drive, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 5BZ |
1.61 miles |
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Knebworth Primary and Nursery School
Swangleys Lane, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, SG3 6AA |
1.61 miles |
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Lodge Farm Primary School
Mobbsbury Way, Chells, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 0HP |
1.73 miles |
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Moss Bury Primary School and Nursery
Webb Rise, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 5PA |
1.76 miles |
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Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School
Letchmore Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3PS |
1.85 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Valley School
Broadhall Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 9BN |
0.17 miles |
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Greenside School
Shephall Green, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 9XS |
0.45 miles |
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Barnwell School
Barnwell, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 9SW |
0.64 miles |
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North Hertfordshire College
Monkswood Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1LA |
0.81 miles |
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Lonsdale School
Brittain Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 8UT |
1.2 miles |
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Marriotts School
Brittain Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 8UT |
1.2 miles |
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The Nobel School
Mobbsbury Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 0HS |
1.83 miles |
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Barclay Academy
Walkern Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3RB |
2.04 miles |
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The Thomas Alleyne Academy
High Street, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3BE |
2.08 miles |
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The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School
Hitchin Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 4AE |
2.47 miles |
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Sherrardswood School
Lockleys, Welwyn, AL6 0BJ |
4.18 miles |
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Kingshott School
Stevenage Road, Hitchin, SG4 7JX |
4.61 miles |
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Knightsfield School
Knightsfield, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 7LW |
4.63 miles |
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Monk's Walk School
Knightsfield, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 7NL |
4.8 miles |