Roose School
Barrow-in-Furness, LA13 0HF · Westmorland and Furness · primary school
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64th of 108 primary schools in Westmorland and Furness we can score, 121 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,103 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1/10 among them, against 3.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Roose School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1 out of 10 among them, against 3.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join yoga and track and field, attend art exhibitions and music workshops, and visit Barrow AFC. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 196 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the national median in literacy and numeracy? What specific strategies are used to help students reach the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Roose School
Overview
Roose School continues to be a good school, providing a "vibrant and exciting learning environment" where pupils are "very happy" and enjoy being part of the community. The inspection confirms that staff know pupils and their families well, maintaining high expectations for learning, particularly for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- Staff deliver an effective phonics programme consistently, ensuring most pupils become "fluent and accurate readers" by the end of key stage 1.
- The school has designed an "ambitious and broad curriculum" with clear key knowledge and vocabulary, allowing most pupils to achieve well over time.
- Pupils benefit from a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including trips and clubs, which help them "develop and nurture their talents and interests."
- The school quickly identifies additional needs for pupils with SEND and adapts curriculum delivery effectively, often working with external agencies.
- Staff well-being is prioritised, with reduced workloads from marking policy changes, and governors are actively involved with an "accurate understanding" of school strengths.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, the school has not defined the essential curriculum knowledge for key stages 1 and 2, meaning pupils do not build on prior knowledge sufficiently.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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