The Rowan School
URN: 107171 • Sheffield S17 3PT
Overview
- Name
- The Rowan School
- URN
- 107171
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 64.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Carla Ribeiro (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01142350479
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 4 Durvale Court, Sheffield S17 3PT
Summary
The Rowan School is a community special school located in Sheffield, catering to children with severe or complex communication difficulties, including those on the autistic spectrum. With a capacity of 90 pupils and currently serving 100 students, the school emphasizes creating a safe and supportive environment that fosters respect, understanding, and individual growth. The ethos centres on nurturing each child's unique qualities and encouraging lifelong learning.
The school offers a tailored curriculum that focuses on personal development and academic progress, with a bespoke assessment system to track small steps of learning. Facilities include a sensory room, food technology room, library, and outdoor play areas, all designed to support various learning needs.
Rowan School actively collaborates with parents, carers, and professionals to ensure inclusion and community engagement. Recent initiatives, such as food bank collections and celebrations of diversity, highlight the school's commitment to social responsibility and the well-being of its students. Parents are encouraged to participate in the school community and can arrange visits to learn more about the school's offerings.
The school offers a tailored curriculum that focuses on personal development and academic progress, with a bespoke assessment system to track small steps of learning. Facilities include a sensory room, food technology room, library, and outdoor play areas, all designed to support various learning needs.
Rowan School actively collaborates with parents, carers, and professionals to ensure inclusion and community engagement. Recent initiatives, such as food bank collections and celebrations of diversity, highlight the school's commitment to social responsibility and the well-being of its students. Parents are encouraged to participate in the school community and can arrange visits to learn more about the school's offerings.
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- Our school (other)
- Policies (other)
- School Term Dates (other)
- Staff list (other)
- Team Teach school (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Becton School (73.4)
- Landmarks (60.2)
- University of Sheffield (60.2)
- Freeman College (58.7)
- Sheffield Hallam University (58.7)
Key details
- LA
- Sheffield
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 90
- Pupils
- 100
- Boys
- 80
- Girls
- 20
- FSM %
- 53.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-07-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 100 | 80 | 20 | 90 | 53.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 101 | 83 | 18 | 90 | 48.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 96 | 73 | 23 | 90 | 47.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 96 | 73 | 23 | 90 | 47.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 96 | 73 | 23 | 90 | 45.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 98 | 77 | 21 | 90 | 44.90 |
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