The Rowan School

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Performance Score

Overall school rating

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome

50.0

/ 100 normalized

Weight: 100.0%

Raw: Not Judged

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Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

Progress 8 score 40.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

Progress 8 score 25.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score 20.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
Continue in education or training 20.0%
Sustained employment 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training 40.0%
Sustained employment 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Not Judged

Overall effectiveness: Not Judged
Last inspected: 22 October 2024
Previous grade: Outstanding
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour & attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership & management: Outstanding
Safeguarding: Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS

Address: 4 Durvale Court

Furniss Avenue

Sheffield, S173PT
Phone: 1142350479
Website: rowanschool.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 107171
Type: Community special school
Phase: Special
Address: 4 Durvale Court, Furniss Avenue, Sheffield, S17 3PT
Website: www.rowanschool.co.uk
Age range: 4-11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Does not apply
School status: Open
Capacity: 90 pupils
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form: No
Nursery: No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils: 101
Free School Meals: 48.5% (49 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 100.0% (101 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 93.2%; Good
Persistent Absence: 19.4%; Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 6 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 13; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 101 pupils; 4-11

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Building a secure foundation for learning and life"

feel safe and happy high self esteem celebrate the efforts and achievements of themselves and others feel comfortable trying new experiences have a sense of excitement, vision and purpose in their lives learn and begin to put into practice values of healthy living develop communication and social skills that access participation in their communities develop independence enjoy lifelong learning achieve their full potential make a positive contribution to society appreciate and value differences inclusion wherever appropriate working cooperatively and in partnership with parents and carers

Head Teacher's Message

Rowan School endeavours to create a safe, happy and supportive environment that promotes respect and understanding and encourages sensitivity to the needs of others to nurture all. The aim is to support children in building a secure foundation for learning and life, valuing each child’s individuality and fostering inclusion through cooperative partnership with parents and professionals.

Facilities

central multi purpose hall well equipped food technology room specially adapted sensory room library nurture room quiet room outside play areas playing fields woodland

Curriculum Highlights

Bespoke curriculum developed in partnership with children, families, governors and other professionals. Multi-sensory approaches and outdoor learning. Cross curricular topics covering English, maths, science, design technology, information communication technology, music, art and design, history, geography, a modern foreign language (Spanish), RE and PE. Pathways Roots, Branches, Twigs and Leaves; three-year topic cycle. Revision of Development Matters and National Curriculum programmes of study alongside many aspects of the SCERTS model; multi-sensory, outdoor learning and a communication rich environment. Assessment through observations, Educator and progress towards EHCP targets, with input from other professionals such as SALT.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Admissions Criteria

All children admitted to Rowan School have an Education Health Care Plan that describes a severe or complex communication difficulty such as autistic spectrum disorder. A Local Authority panel decides whether Rowan School’s provisions can best meet the pupil’s needs, and parents/carers should contact Sheffield Special Educational Needs department for further details. When appropriate, after considering advice from parents/carers and professionals, the City Council's Special Educational Needs Department will offer a placement at Rowan and name the school in the child’s Education Health care plan, if appropriate. Visitors can book appointments via the school website. For further information of the process, parents and carers should contact the Local Authority Special Educational Needs section on 0114 205 2856.