Roecroft Lower School
Roecroft Lower School is a primary school (Community school), ages 5–9, in Hitchin, SG5, run by Central Bedfordshire council. It has 359 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (3 June 2025): Outstanding in 1 area, Good in 4 areas.
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Ofsted
Outstanding in 1 area, Good in 4 areas — inspected 3 June 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Quality of education | Good |
Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
Personal development | Good |
Leadership and management | Good |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Early years | Outstanding |
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Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 359 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 12.5% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 1.7% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 6.84% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 2.78% | 2024/25 |
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