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Roecroft Lower School

Ages 5–9395 pupilsDoes not apply
Hitchin, SG5 4PF
Central Bedfordshire

Roecroft Lower School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 9 in Hitchin, within the Central Bedfordshire local authority. The school has around 395 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Hitchin can view Roecroft Lower School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Hitchin (SG5 4PF), Roecroft Lower School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood

Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here.

Attendance & staffing
Attendance95.6%England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher23.6England avg 20.9
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals12.5%England avg 24.0%
English not first language1.7%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

All schools in HitchinSee the full area report for SG5 4PF