SchoolScoresRowena Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 7 · Mixed · Nursery class
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Gardens Lane, Conisbrough, Doncaster, DN12 3JY
01709 863109 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 26 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
19 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Doncaster comparisons use the 57 of its 108 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 51 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Doncaster | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 57 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Doncaster. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 90% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 24th highest of 57 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Doncaster. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 90% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 35th highest of 57 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Doncaster. Higher than 17% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 83% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 15 parents who had raised a concern Joint 31st highest of 51 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Doncaster. Higher than 23% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 74% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 16th highest of 57 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Doncaster. Higher than 67% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95%said yes | 82% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 7%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Doncaster figures pool parents at the Doncaster schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
No test or exam results have been published for this school yet.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Doncaster. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 50 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 49 |
| Of those, offered a place | 49 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 74 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Doncaster | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 26th highest of 108 state primary schools in Doncaster. Higher than 82% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 41.7% | 31.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 76th highest of 108 state primary schools in Doncaster. Higher than 19% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.6% | 2.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 89th highest of 108 state primary schools in Doncaster. Higher than 19% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.8% | 15.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 99th highest of 108 state primary schools in Doncaster. Higher than 10% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.2% | 16.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 88th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Doncaster. Lower than 23% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.1% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 92nd lowest of 108 state primary schools in Doncaster. Lower than 20% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 17.9% | 13.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 108 state primary schools in Doncaster. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 108 state primary schools in Doncaster. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 86th highest of 107 state primary schools in Doncaster. Higher than 35% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.3 | 22.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 58th highest of 107 state primary schools in Doncaster. Higher than 55% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.0 | 11.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 71st highest of 103 state primary schools in Doncaster. Higher than 30% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 7.4% | 12.5%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Morley Place Academy 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 3 expected · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Alban's Catholic Primary and Nursery School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Castle Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Conisbrough Ivanhoe Primary Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 40% met expected standard (KS2)
- Denaby Main Primary Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- New Pastures Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Windhill Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hill Top Academy 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 strong, 2 expected · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Edlington Victoria Academy 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), improved significantly 2025 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Rowena Academy's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 26 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
Would parents recommend Rowena Academy?
95% of the 19 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Rowena Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Rowena Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 49 families put Rowena Academy as their first choice for 50 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 49 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 137629.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.