Rowan Gate Primary School -Three Sites and Two Satellites

A outstanding community special school school in North Northamptonshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Rowan Gate Primary School -Three Sites and Two Satellites.

Wellingborough, NN84NS Ofsted: Outstanding Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

100

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
5 March 2014
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Rowan Gate Primary School
Finedon Road
Wellingborough, NN84NS
Phone
1933304970
Website
rowangateprimary.co.uk

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
131079
Type
Community special school
Phase
Special
Address
Rowan Gate Primary School, Finedon Road, Wellingborough, NN8 4NS
Website
www.rowangateprimary.co.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
300 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
268
Free School Meals
37.7% (101 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (268 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
88.5%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
39.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
17 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
34
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
268 pupils
4-11

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"5 Keys – Roots to Growth"

Curiosity and Wonder Working Together Personal Success Decisions and Choices Courage to be Creative

RE is an essential part of Rowan Gate’s broad, balanced spiritual, moral, cultural, knowledge and skills-based curriculum. The school aims to create a culture of inclusivity where the beliefs and ideas of all pupils are valued and respected.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Lunchtime clubs (sports and creative activities)

Sports

Swimming (Yr1–Yr2 and Yr5–Yr6 blocks) PE lessons twice a week

Facilities

Hydrotherapy pool Soft playroom Sensory room Therapy room Library Music room Large school hall Outdoor grounds Security gate with CCTV Wheelchair roundabout

Curriculum Highlights

Base curriculum formed by the National Curriculum and Early Years Foundation Stage Broad, flexible, skills-based and thematic curriculum Multiple pathways: EYFS, KS1 Semi-Formal, KS2 Semi-Formal, KS1/2 Informal, KS2 Pre-Formal, KS2 Formal RE, PSHE/RSE and PE taught in all KS1 and KS2 curriculums Daily Key Skills sessions Rowan Gate’s 5 Keys – Roots to Growth framework (Curiosity and Wonder; Working Together; Personal Success; Decisions and Choices; Courage to be Creative) Assessment uses SUMMATIVE and FORMATIVE methods; Rowan Gate Assessment Tool used for progress tracking (three end-of-term checks) and Areas of Engagement for certain pupils Curriculum Enrichment includes: Acts of Worship, PSHE/PSED aligned to British Values and 10 Keys to Happier Living; THERAPIES (including Thrive OT and SALT) and other NHS therapies; Wellbeing programs; Healthier lifestyles education; Reading/Phonics via Read, Write Inc with adaptations; Homework policy and parental involvement; Total Communication approach in speech and language targets

SEND Provision

The school provides therapies and interventions through a graduated approach, including music therapy, play therapy and educational psychology support. Staff are trained to offer drawing and talking therapies, and there are occupational therapy sensory circuits to support pupils with sensory needs; therapies are bought in to address educational difficulties and behavioural needs.

Admissions Criteria

Admission follows referral from the Special Needs Assessment Panel based at the Statutory SEN Team.

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