Roecroft Lower School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Hitchin, East of England SG5 4PF · Central Bedfordshire
#419 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#3315 of 15,697 nationally
About Roecroft Lower School
Roecroft Lower School is a local authority primary located in Hitchin, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 5–9. In 2025 it enrolled 359 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 73.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 419th of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (73th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 359; capacity filled 79.8%.
There are 31 schools in Hitchin; Roecroft Lower School ranks 12th of 30 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)12.5%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Roecroft Lower School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 359
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 12.5%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 79.8%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Roecroft Lower School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
St Mary's CofE Academy Stotfold
Hitchin · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
297 students · 664 m away
Pix Brook Academy
Stotfold · Academy secondary · Ages 9–16
1,011 students · 831 m away
Etonbury Academy
Arlesey · Academy secondary · Ages 9–19
1,158 students · 1.5 km away
The Grange Academy
Letchworth Garden City · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
165 students · 1.8 km away
Fairfield Park Lower School
Fairfield Park · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
479 students · 1.9 km away
Northfields Infants and Nursery School
Letchworth Garden City · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
138 students · 1.9 km away
Stonehill School
Letchworth Garden City · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
220 students · 1.9 km away
Gothic Mede Academy
Arlesey · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
249 students · 2.3 km away
Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School
Letchworth Garden City · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
222 students · 2.4 km away
Wilbury Junior School
Letchworth Garden City · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
228 students · 3.4 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in East of England with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Cassiobury Junior School
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359 students
Cutenhoe Hill Primary School
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360 students
Hillborough Junior School
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
358 students
West Leigh Infant School
Leigh-on-Sea · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
360 students
Melbourn Primary School
Royston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
357 students
Fawcett Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
356 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Roecroft Lower School a good school?
Roecroft Lower School has a Success Index (England) of 73.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #419 of 1,872 in East of England. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Roecroft Lower School rank in East of England?
Roecroft Lower School ranks #419 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #3315 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Roecroft Lower School?
Roecroft Lower School had 359 students in 2025.
Is Roecroft Lower School a primary school or a secondary school?
Roecroft Lower School is classified as a primary covering Ages 5–9. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Roecroft Lower School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Roecroft Lower School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.