Rowans Primary School is a primary school in Welwyn Garden City, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community 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.
Rowans Primary School currently has around 189 pupils on roll, which is about 90% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 45% boys and 52.9% girls. Around 16.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Rowans, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1NZ |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Hertfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Joanne Reed |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 117257 |
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 189 |
| Number of Boys: | 85 |
| Number of Girls: | 100 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludwick Nursery School Holwell Road , AL7 3RP | 4out of 4 | 2,434 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tenterfield Nursery School London Road , AL6 9JF | 4out of 4 | 2,935 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowans Primary School Rowans , AL7 1NZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Academy Rowans , AL7 1NZ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holy Family Catholic Primary School Crookhams , AL7 1PG | 3out of 4 | 70 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holy Family Catholic Primary School Crookhams , AL7 1PG | - not rated | 70 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Hertford Road , Digswell AL6 0BX | 3out of 4 | 885 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway Academy Herns Lane , AL7 2AF | - not rated | 1,267 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Frederic Osborn School Herns Lane , AL7 2AF | - not rated | 1,267 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monk's Walk School Knightsfield , AL8 7NL | - not rated | 2,355 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monk's Walk School Knightsfield , AL8 7NL | 3out of 4 | 2,355 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Newsom School Oaken Grove , AL7 4TP | - not rated | 3,198 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knightsfield School Knightsfield , AL8 7LW | 4out of 4 | 2,306 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Knightsfield School Knightsfield , AL8 7LW | - not rated | 2,306 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hyde School Holwell Hyde , Cole Green Lane AL7 3DH | - not rated | 2,524 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherrardswood School Lockleys , AL6 0BJ | - not rated | 2,652 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.