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The Roebuck School

Inkerman Street, Preston, PR2 2BN
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The Roebuck School
Preston, PR2 2BN
338 Pupils
349 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
35.50% FSM %
175 Boys
163 Girls
About The Roebuck School

The Roebuck School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 3–11 based in Lancashire, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 338 pupils on roll. School capacity: 349. Current headteacher: Jill Alexander-Steele.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Lancashire or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Lancashire
Region North West
Administrative District Preston
Parliamentary Constituency Preston
Ward Plungington
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10076198
URN 119237
Data Last Updated 15-12-2025
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Elizabeth Kelly Chair of Governors 07/10/2014 01/05/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Jacqueline Williams Chair of Governors 01/05/2025 30/06/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Nicola Bradley Governor 25/05/2021 24/05/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Ms Nicola Bradley Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Mark Gutteridge Governor 02/10/2010 01/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Carl Hindle Governor 18/05/2021 17/05/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Carl Hindle Governor 18/05/2021 17/05/2029 Elected by parents
Ms Tanya Honey Governor 24/10/2016 06/06/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Shama Karolia Governor 22/05/2018 21/05/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Elizabeth Kelly Governor 07/10/2014 06/10/2026 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Michelle Roy Governor 10/06/2019 09/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Elaine Squires Governor 25/01/2010 24/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
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St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston
1.06 km • Preston
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Abrar Academy
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Roebuck School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Preston, Lancashire.
The Roebuck School has 338 pupils, with a capacity of 349.
The Roebuck School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at The Roebuck School is Mrs Jill Alexander-Steele.
The Roebuck School is at Inkerman Street, Ashton, Preston, PR2 2BN, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.
Sixth form at The Roebuck School: Does not have a sixth form.
The Roebuck School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Jill Alexander-Steele
Inkerman Street, Ashton, Preston, PR2 2BN
01772729337
www.roebuck.lancs.sch.uk
Location
PR2 2BN  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 119237
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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