Rowner Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Copse Lane Rowner Gosport Hampshire PO13 0DH |
| Reference Number | 116168 |
Rowner Infant School is performing well overall, demonstrating a good level of educational quality across all areas. The school fosters a nurturing and inclusive environment where pupils feel happy and safe, and their behavior is commendable. Significant improvements have been made to the curriculum since the last inspection, with a focus on meeting the diverse needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Parents express strong satisfaction with the school's support for their children, showcasing effective relationships and involvement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 150 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.67%
Girls: 51.33% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 29.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | 26 | 45 |
| 2 | 21 | 25 | 46 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90% |
| White, Other | 2% |
| Unclassified | 2% |
| African | 1.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| Caribbean | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2024 | School inspection: |
| 28 Feb 2023 | School inspection |
| 20 Sep 2017 | Short inspection |
| 12 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jul 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Feb 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- The school provides a welcoming and inclusive environment.
- Staff care deeply for pupils' well-being.
- Improvements to the curriculum have raised expectations for achievement.
- Strong links with families support children's education from the outset.
- Effective strategies are in place for pupils' broader development.
- The school has implemented successful phonics teaching methods.
- Good staff morale and support for professional development.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils do not receive consistent support to catch up in phonics and reading.
- Not all tasks are matched to pupils' current knowledge, leading to disengagement.
- Assessment processes are not fully effective in adapting teaching across all subjects.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 15 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 15 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
King's Academy Rowner
Tichborne Way, Rowner, Gosport, Hampshire, PO13 0BN |
0.06 miles |
|
Grange Junior School
Grange Lane, Gosport, Hampshire, PO13 9RX |
0.53 miles |
|
Grange Infant School
Franklin Road, Rowner, Gosport, Hampshire, PO13 9TS |
0.53 miles |
|
Bedenham Primary School
Bridgemary Avenue, Gosport, Hampshire, PO13 0XT |
0.68 miles |
|
Haven Early Years Centre
Harris Road, Gosport, PO13 0UY |
0.75 miles |
|
Holbrook Primary School
Wych Lane, Bridgemary, Gosport, Hampshire, PO13 0JN |
0.75 miles |
|
Peel Common Primary School
The Drive, Rowner, Gosport, Hampshire, PO13 0QD |
0.83 miles |
|
Alver Valley Junior School
21 Falcon Meadows Way, Rowner, Gosport, Hampshire, PO13 8AA |
0.93 miles |
|
Alver Valley Infant and Nursery School
21 Falcon Meadows Way, Rowner, Gosport, Hampshire, PO13 8AA |
0.93 miles |
|
Elson Infant School
Elson Lane, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 4EU |
0.95 miles |
|
Elson Junior School
Exmouth Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 4EX |
1 miles |
|
Brockhurst Primary School
Avery Lane, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 4SL |
1.07 miles |
|
Woodcot Primary School
Tukes Avenue, Bridgemary, Gosport, Hampshire, PO13 0SG |
1.18 miles |
|
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Ann's Hill Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 3NB |
1.41 miles |
|
St John's, Gosport Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Grove Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 4JH |
1.41 miles |
|
Lee-On-the-Solent Infant and Nursery School
Elmore Road, Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire, PO13 9DY |
1.7 miles |
|
Gomer Infant School
Pyrford Close, Alverstoke, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 2RP |
1.71 miles |
|
King's Academy Gomer
Pyrford Close, Alverstoke, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 2RP |
1.74 miles |
|
Lee-on-the-Solent Junior School
Salisbury Terrace, Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire, PO13 9DL |
1.77 miles |
|
Leesland Church of England Controlled Infant School
Whitworth Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 3NL |
1.77 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
King's Academy Brune Park
Military Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 3BU |
0.59 miles |
|
Bridgemary School
Wych Lane, Bridgemary, Gosport, Hampshire, PO13 0JN |
0.62 miles |
|
Crofton School
Marks Road, Stubbington, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 2AT |
1.69 miles |
|
Baycroft School
Gosport Road, Stubbington, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 2AE |
1.7 miles |
|
St Vincent College
Mill Lane, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 4QA |
1.74 miles |
|
King's Academy Bay House
Gomer Lane, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 2QP |
2.03 miles |
|
Meoncross School
65 Burnt House Lane, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 2EF |
2.07 miles |
|
Cams Hill School
Shearwater Avenue, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 8AH |
2.41 miles |
|
Fareham Academy
St Anne's Grove, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 1JJ |
2.47 miles |
|
Portchester Community School
White Hart Lane, Portchester, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 9BD |
2.56 miles |
|
All's Well
18 High Street, Fareham, PO16 7AF |
2.6 miles |
|
Kingsgate School
239 West Street, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 0HZ |
2.73 miles |
|
South Hampshire College Group
Bishopsfield Road, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 1NH |
2.79 miles |
|
St Francis Special School
Patchway Drive, Oldbury Way, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 3BN |
3.13 miles |
|
Castle View Academy
Allaway Avenue, Paulsgrove, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 4QP |
3.34 miles |
|
The Portsmouth Grammar School
High Street, Portsmouth, PO1 2LN |
3.38 miles |
|
The Harbour School
Tipner Lane, Tipner, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 8RA |
3.39 miles |
|
Ark Charter Academy
Hyde Park Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 4HL |
3.72 miles |
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Portsmouth High School GDST
|
3.76 miles |
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St Edmund's Catholic School
Arundel Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 1RX |
3.76 miles |