Rowan Gate Primary School - Four Sites

Overview

Rowan Gate Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection. The report describes the school as a “lovely” and “welcoming” environment where pupils are “exceptionally well cared for.” Staff demonstrate a “united passion” for helping pupils achieve their highest potential through a consistent and supportive approach.

Strengths

• Staff possess “detailed knowledge of each pupil’s special educational needs and/or disability,” enabling them to provide “precise support so that pupils flourish.”
• The school provides a “high-quality education” with an “ambitious curriculum” structured into pathways that meet individual needs, ensuring pupils develop necessary knowledge and skills.
• Pupils’ personal development is “excellent,” supported by a “vast range of experiences” including community visits and charitable activities that prepare them for their next steps.
• The learning environment is “carefully structured” to suit sensory requirements, and staff help nonverbal pupils communicate effectively to prevent anxiety and frustration.
• Staff well-being is prioritised, with leaders taking effective action to “reduce their workload and improve their well-being.”

Areas to improve

• The report notes that some pupils find it difficult to attend due to medical reasons or complex anxieties, requiring dedicated staff to support families in improving attendance.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.