Rowan Gate Primary School - Four Sites

Rowan Gate Primary School has effectively maintained its high standards since its last inspection and continues to provide exceptional care and educational support tailored to the diverse needs of its pupils. The school is characterized by a strong commitment from staff to foster an environment where each pupil is known individually, allowing for effective support for their specific educational and emotional needs. The curriculum is ambition-driven and meticulously tailored to ensure that all pupils, particularly those with special educational needs and disabilities, receive appropriate challenges to aid their progress. Pupils benefit from a wide array of learning experiences that prepare them well for future transitions, and there is effective communication support provided for nonverbal students. The school’s commitment to developing personal resilience among pupils is evident, and partnerships with families help improve attendance, especially for those facing medical or anxiety-related challenges. The supportive atmosphere, emphasis on individual growth, and community engagement are all notable strengths of Rowan Gate Primary School, highlighting its ongoing effectiveness in fostering children's development.

Strengths

• Exceptional care and support for pupils with special educational needs
• Strong commitment from staff to help pupils achieve their highest potential
• Well-structured curriculum tailored to individual learning needs
• Effective communication strategies for nonverbal pupils
• Excellent personal development opportunities for pupils
• Careful planning for transitions helps pupils manage changes effectively
• Strong engagement with the local community through trips and activities

In 2024–25 pupils at Rowan Gate Primary School - Four Sites attended 89.3% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 36.4% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.

In 2024–25, 0.3% of pupils at Rowan Gate Primary School - Four Sites were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 Rowan Gate Primary School - Four Sites had 8.5 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 14.2% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26 Rowan Gate Primary School - Four Sites had 309 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: specific learning difficulty; moderate learning difficulty; severe learning difficulty; profound and multiple learning difficulty; speech, language and communication needs; hearing impairment; vision impairment; multi-sensory impairment; physical disability; autistic spectrum disorder; other difficulty or disability.

Pupils by main type of need

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2025–26 Rowan Gate Primary School - Four Sites received £28,087 and spent £27,837 for each of its 309 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £270,000 (£874 per pupil).

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24).

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What is Rowan Gate Primary School - Four Sites's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Rowan Gate Primary School - Four Sites is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2025.

When was Rowan Gate Primary School - Four Sites last inspected by Ofsted?

Rowan Gate Primary School - Four Sites was last inspected in March 2025.

How many pupils does Rowan Gate Primary School - Four Sites have?

Rowan Gate Primary School - Four Sites has 309 pupils on roll.

What age range does Rowan Gate Primary School - Four Sites cover?

Rowan Gate Primary School - Four Sites for pupils aged 4 to 11.

What are Rowan Gate Primary School - Four Sites's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is Rowan Gate Primary School - Four Sites?

Rowan Gate Primary School - Four Sites is at Rowan Gate Primary School, Finedon Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 4NS.