The Roebuck School
Contact details for the school

School Name: The Roebuck School
Address: Inkerman Street, Ashton
Town/City: Preston
County: Lancashire
Postcode: PR2 2BN
Telephone Number: 01772 729337
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Jill Alexander-Steele
Capacity: 349
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 340 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 97% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 31.7%

Location and administration

URN: 119237
DfE Number: 888/2197
UKPRN: 10076198
UPRN: 10007606534
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Preston (E07000123)
Constituency: Preston (E14001433)
Electoral Ward: Plungington (E05012203)

Easting & Northing: 352592E, 430771N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 46' 18.29" N 2° 43' 14.29" W
Plus Code: 9C5VQ7CH+MP

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Moorbrook School (0.7km)
  2. Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston (0.7km)
  3. English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston (1.0km)
  4. St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston (1.1km)
  5. Abrar Academy (1.1km)
  6. Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School (1.1km)
  7. Our Lady's Catholic High School (1.2km)
  8. New Focus Education (1.2km)
  9. Cedar Lodge School (1.2km)
  10. St Pius X Preparatory School (1.4km)
Governors

  • Ms Nicola Bradley - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Mark Gutteridge - Governor. Appointed on 2 October 2010 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 October 2026.
  • Mr Carl Hindle - Governor. Appointed on 18 May 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 May 2029.
  • Ms Tanya Honey - Governor. Appointed on 24 October 2016 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 June 2028.
  • Mrs Shama Karolia - Governor. Appointed on 22 May 2018 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 21 May 2026.
  • Mrs Elizabeth Kelly - Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2014 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 6 October 2026.
  • Mrs Michelle Roy - Governor. Appointed on 10 June 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 June 2027.
  • Mrs Elaine Squires - Governor. Appointed on 25 January 2010 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 January 2028.
  • Ms Jacqueline Williams - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 June 2028.