Roecroft Lower School Catchment Area
Roecroft Lower School is a community primary school in Hitchin, Central Bedfordshire , serving pupils aged 5–9, with 395 pupils, and a capacity of 450 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
5–9
Age range
395
Pupils
450
Capacity
88%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
Roecroft Lower School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Roecroft Lower School is set by Central Bedfordshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Central Bedfordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Central Bedfordshire catchment area documents →Roecroft Lower School — School Information
- Full address
- Buttercup Road, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4PF
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 5–9 years
- Free school meals
- 8.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 109484
Other Primary Schools in Hitchin
If Roecroft Lower School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Hitchin are the next closest alternatives.
Shillington Lower School Catchment Area
Community school · SG5 3NX
Highbury Infant School and Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · SG4 9AG
Strathmore Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · SG5 1XR
Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · SG4 0JP
Kimpton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SG4 8RB
Breachwood Green Junior Mixed and Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · SG4 8NP
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Frequently Asked Questions — Roecroft Lower School
Is Roecroft Lower School oversubscribed? ▾
Roecroft Lower School has a capacity of 450 places and currently has 395 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Central Bedfordshire.
What is the admissions policy for Roecroft Lower School? ▾
Admission to Roecroft Lower School is managed by Central Bedfordshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Roecroft Lower School cover? ▾
Roecroft Lower School is a primary school in Hitchin, Central Bedfordshire, serving pupils aged 5–9. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Roecroft Lower School? ▾
Roecroft Lower School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.