Rowan Tree Primary School

Rowan Tree Primary School is continuing to perform at an outstanding level, particularly in its ability to meet the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school provides a warm and supportive environment where pupils thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Staff are highly skilled and know the pupils exceptionally well, allowing for a personalized curriculum that effectively addresses individual needs. The school promotes the development of communication and interaction skills, which is a notable strength, alongside its comprehensive personal development programs that enhance pupils' life skills.

Strengths

• High-quality care and support from skilled staff.
• Personalized curriculum that meets SEND and EHC plan targets.
• Effective phonics programme resulting in increase fluency in reading.
• Strong subject expertise among teachers for effective curriculum delivery.
• Proactive support for improving student behaviour and attendance.
• Robust personal development activities promoting physical and mental health.

In 2024–25 pupils at Rowan Tree Primary School attended 92.5% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 16.7% 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, 0.0% of pupils at Rowan Tree Primary School 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 Tree Primary School had 7.3 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 0.0% 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 Tree Primary School had 131 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: specific learning difficulty; severe learning difficulty; profound and multiple learning difficulty; speech, language and communication needs; hearing 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 Tree Primary School received £35,046 and spent £30,469 for each of its 131 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £1,061,000 (£8,098 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 Tree Primary School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Rowan Tree Primary School is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2024.

When was Rowan Tree Primary School last inspected by Ofsted?

Rowan Tree Primary School was last inspected in May 2024.

How many pupils does Rowan Tree Primary School have?

Rowan Tree Primary School has 131 pupils on roll.

What age range does Rowan Tree Primary School cover?

Rowan Tree Primary School for pupils aged 4 to 11.

What are Rowan Tree Primary School's SATs (KS2) results?

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

Where is Rowan Tree Primary School?

Rowan Tree Primary School is at Green Hall Close, Atherton, Manchester, Lancashire, M46 9HP.