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Rowena Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Rowena Academy is an academy converter primary school in Doncaster , serving pupils aged 3-7, with 256 pupils, and a capacity of 279 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-7

Age range

256

Pupils

279

Capacity

92%

Fill rate

Rowena Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Rowena Academy?

The catchment area for Rowena Academy is the geographic zone Doncaster uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Doncaster publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Rowena Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Doncaster. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 92% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Doncaster before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Doncaster catchment area documents →

Rowena Academy: 279 places, 92% filled: nearing capacity

Rowena Academy has a published admission number of 279 places. 256 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 92%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 279, Doncaster's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 39.7% of pupils at Rowena Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Doncaster.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Doncaster publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Doncaster school admissions →

Rowena Academy: School Information

Full address
Gardens Lane, Conisbrough, Doncaster, DN12 3JY
Local authority
Doncaster
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-7 years
Free school meals
39.7% of pupils
DfE URN
137629

Other Primary Schools in Doncaster

If Rowena Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Doncaster are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Rowena Academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Rowena Academy

What is the catchment area for Rowena Academy?

The catchment area for Rowena Academy is the geographic zone Doncaster uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Doncaster publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Rowena Academy oversubscribed?

Rowena Academy is operating close to its capacity of 279 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Rowena Academy?

Admission to Rowena Academy is managed by Doncaster. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Rowena Academy cover?

Rowena Academy is a primary school in Doncaster, serving pupils aged 3-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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