Roose School
URN: 112207 • Barrow-in-Furness LA13 0HF
Overview
- Name
- Roose School
- URN
- 112207
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jenny Redhead (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01229838841
- Website
- Visit Roose School website
- Address
-
North Row, Barrow-in-Furness LA13 0HF
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Summary
Roose Community Primary School, located in Barrow-in-Furness, is a mixed community school with a capacity of 210 pupils, currently serving 198 students. The school embraces a caring ethos, encapsulated in its motto, “As a Caring Community, we Learn and Grow.” This philosophy underpins the school's commitment to supporting the social and emotional well-being of its pupils and families through a tailored Values Education system.
The curriculum at Roose follows the National Curriculum, with a focus on making learning engaging and relevant to the interests of the children. The school utilises its extensive outdoor space to enhance the learning experience, encouraging exploration and creativity. High expectations are set for all students, fostering a positive environment where they can thrive academically and socially.
Roose Primary also prioritises safeguarding and well-being, implementing a comprehensive approach to ensure the safety of all pupils. The school offers wrap-around care services, providing support for families before and after school hours. With a strong sense of community, Roose Primary actively engages with parents and local organisations to enrich the educational experience for its students.
The curriculum at Roose follows the National Curriculum, with a focus on making learning engaging and relevant to the interests of the children. The school utilises its extensive outdoor space to enhance the learning experience, encouraging exploration and creativity. High expectations are set for all students, fostering a positive environment where they can thrive academically and socially.
Roose Primary also prioritises safeguarding and well-being, implementing a comprehensive approach to ensure the safety of all pupils. The school offers wrap-around care services, providing support for families before and after school hours. With a strong sense of community, Roose Primary actively engages with parents and local organisations to enrich the educational experience for its students.
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Nearby alternatives
- Newbarns Primary & Nursery School (80.2)
- Victoria Academy (70.7)
- Yarlside Primary School (70.2)
- Holy Family Catholic Primary School (66.4)
- Victoria Infant and Nursery School (65.9)
Key details
- LA
- Westmorland and Furness
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 198
- Boys
- 101
- Girls
- 97
- FSM %
- 15.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-06-26
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 198 | 101 | 97 | 210 | 15.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 201 | 106 | 95 | 210 | 15.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 192 | 91 | 101 | 210 | 12.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 192 | 91 | 101 | 210 | 12.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 196 | 86 | 110 | 210 | 14.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 194 | 96 | 98 | 210 | 11.30 |
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