UKSchoolSearch
OpenPrimaryOfsted: Not judgedURN 137629

Rowena Academy

Academy converter · Doncaster · DN12 3JY

Ages 3–7 · 246 pupils · Doncaster

School website

Ofsted

Not judged

Overall absence

5.6%

Admissions demand

0.98 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

Read full report

Headline

Not judged

Inspection date

2024-11-26

Overall effectiveness
Not judged
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)15.8%
Unauthorised1.5%
Authorised absence
4.1%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.4%
Enrolments in measure
146

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.98 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

62

Places offered

63

1st-preference offers

62

Total preferences (any rank)
71
Preferred offers (top 3)
63
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill88%

246 pupils · 279 places

Pupils on roll
246
Boys / girls
117 / 129
School capacity
279
Capacity fill
246 / 279 (88%)
Free school meals
37.1%
FSM pupils
66
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
Academy trust
DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
Sponsor
Delta Academies Trust
Headteacher
Miss Claire Cowlishaw

Location

Address
Gardens Lane, Conisbrough
Postcode
DN12 3JY
Town
Doncaster
County
South Yorkshire
Local authority
Doncaster
District
Doncaster
Constituency
Rawmarsh and Conisbrough
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 3–7, in Doncaster, Doncaster, 246 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 37.1%.

Open schools in Doncaster
153
Primary schools in Doncaster
108
Academies among open schools in Doncaster
64% (98)
Open schools in DN12
12
Primary in DN12
9
Open schools in Doncaster LA
145
Primary in Doncaster LA
98

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in DoncasterNear DN12

  • Morley Place Academy

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Doncaster · DN12 3LZ · Doncaster

    Ages 7–11

    • KS268%
    • Absence5.7%
    • FSM50.2%

    0.2 miles away

  • Castle Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Doncaster · DN12 3DW · Doncaster

    Ages 4–11

    • KS272%
    • Absence7.9%
    • FSM41.3%
    • Demand1.00

    0.4 miles away

  • Conisbrough Ivanhoe Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Doncaster · DN12 3LR · Doncaster

    Ages 3–11

    • KS245%
    • Absence5.0%
    • FSM34.4%
    • Demand0.98

    0.6 miles away

  • Denaby Main Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Doncaster · DN12 4HZ · Doncaster

    Ages 3–11

    • KS244%
    • Absence5.6%
    • FSM64.4%
    • Demand1.00

    0.6 miles away

  • New Pastures Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Mexborough · S64 0LT · Doncaster

    Ages 2–11

    • KS253%
    • Absence5.9%
    • FSM36.3%
    • Demand0.97

    1.5 miles away

  • Windhill Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Mexborough · S64 0PQ · Doncaster

    Ages 2–11

    • KS255%
    • Absence6.5%
    • FSM41.2%
    • Demand1.13

    1.8 miles away

  • Hill Top Academy

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Primary

    Doncaster · DN12 1PL · Doncaster

    Ages 3–11

    • KS269%
    • Absence5.8%
    • FSM29.6%
    • Demand1.00

    1.9 miles away

New to reading school data? See Ofsted ratings explained and how to compare schools.

Contact

Headteacher
Miss Claire Cowlishaw
Telephone
01709863109
Website
www.rowenaacademy.org.uk

Official links