The Rowan School is a not applicable school in Sheffield, 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.
The Rowan School currently has around 100 pupils on roll, which is about 111% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 80% boys and 20% girls. Around 53.0% 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.
Overall absence at the school is 6.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 19.4%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 41%. african pupils make up about 20%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | 4 Durvale Court, Sheffield, S17 3PT |
| Website: | www.rowanschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01142350479 |
| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Sheffield |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Carla Ribeiro |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 107171 |
Ofsted inspection date: 22/10/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 90 |
| Number of Pupils: | 100 |
| Number of Boys: | 80 |
| Number of Girls: | 20 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 19.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 41.00% | 41 |
| African | 20.00% | 20 |
| Pakistani | 8.00% | 8 |
| Unclassified | 7.00% | 7 |
| Other Asian | 6.00% | 6 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.00% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 4.00% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 3.00% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 2.00% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.00% | 2 |
| Other White | 1.00% | 1 |
| Other Black | 1.00% | 1 |
| Indian | 1.00% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dore Primary School Furniss Avenue , S17 3QP | - not rated | 555 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dore Junior School Furniss Avenue , S17 3QP | - not rated | 555 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dore Infant School Furniss Avenue , S17 3QP | - not rated | 555 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Totley Primary School Sunnyvale Road , S17 4FB | - not rated | 1,098 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Totley Primary School Sunnyvale Road , S17 4FB | - not rated | 1,098 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Ecgbert School Totley Brook Road , S17 3QU | - not rated | 347 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Ecgbert School Totley Brook Road , S17 3QU | - not rated | 347 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rowan School 4 Durvale Court , Furniss Avenue S17 3PT | - not rated | 0 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldine House Secure Children's Centre 75 Limb Lane , Dore S17 3ES | - not rated | 1,532 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whirlow Brook School Limb Lane , Dore S17 3ES | - not rated | 1,740 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.