Rowan Gate Primary School - Four Sites

Special
Local authority maintained
Ages 4 to 11

Ofsted: Outstanding

Rowan Gate Primary School, Finedon Road, Wellingborough, NN8 4NSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Rowan Gate Primary School - Four Sites is a special school in Wellingborough for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 153 schools in North Northamptonshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2014.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 5 March 2014, report published 26 March 2014

Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Outstanding

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

29 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 62 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Pupil numbers and mix

309 pupils on roll, with places for 232

Eligible for free school meals38.2%

38.2%, 11.7 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language13.3%

13.3%, 8.3 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support0%

0%, 14.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan100%

100%, 94 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Rowan Gate Primary School - Four Sites

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Friars Academy	0.9 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	Not published
Chelveston Road School	4 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
Isebrook School	6 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 0.1
Overstone Park School	6 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Attainment 8: 4.6
Kingsley Special Academy	6 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	0% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Community special school
Sector: Local authority maintained
Age range: 4 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Headteacher: Mrs Laura Clarke MBE
Phone: 01933304970
Website: rowangateprimary.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Rowan Gate Primary School, Finedon Road, Wellingborough, NN8 4NS
Local authority: North Northamptonshire
URN: 131079

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.