Rowan Gate Primary School - Four Sites is a not applicable school in Wellingborough, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Rowan Gate Primary School - Four Sites currently has around 296 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 74.3% boys and 25.7% girls. Around 36.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 11.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 39.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (63.9%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Rowan Gate Primary School, Wellingborough, NN8 4NS |
| Website: | www.rowangateprimary.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01933304970 |
| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | North Northamptonshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Laura Clarke MBE |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 131079 |
Ofsted inspection date: 05/03/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 300 |
| Number of Pupils: | 296 |
| Number of Boys: | 220 |
| Number of Girls: | 76 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 11.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 39.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 63.90% | 189 |
| Other White | 9.80% | 29 |
| Other Black | 6.10% | 18 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 5.40% | 16 |
| African | 3.70% | 11 |
| White and Black African | 2.40% | 7 |
| Indian | 2.00% | 6 |
| Other Mixed | 1.40% | 4 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.40% | 4 |
| Unclassified | 1.40% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 0.70% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.30% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Finedon Road , NN8 4AB | 3out of 4 | 73 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croyland Nursery School & Day Nursery Croyland Road , NN8 2AX | 4out of 4 | 2,029 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Primary School Finedon Road , NN8 4NT | - not rated | 104 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Primary Academy Finedon Road , NN8 4NT | 3out of 4 | 104 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Junior School Stanley Road , NN8 1EA | - not rated | 453 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Junior School, Wellingborough Great Park Street , NN8 4PH | 3out of 4 | 721 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Junior School, Wellingborough Great Park Street , NN8 4PH | - not rated | 721 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Christopher Hatton Academy The Pyghtle , NN8 4RP | 3out of 4 | 746 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Christopher Hatton School The Pyghtle , NN8 4RP | - not rated | 746 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrenn School London Road , NN8 2DQ | - not rated | 1,519 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrenn School London Road , NN8 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,519 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weavers Academy Brickhill Road , NN8 3JH | 3out of 4 | 2,287 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowan Gate Primary School - Four Sites Rowan Gate Primary School , Finedon Road NN8 4NS | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Gate Primary School Finedon Road , NN8 4NS | - not rated | 0 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Eastfield Park School Finedon Road , NN8 4TF | - not rated | 457 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Refocus 6 Knox Road , Wellingborough NN8 1HW | - not rated | 842 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellingborough School London Road , NN8 2BX | - not rated | 1,379 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.