Ofsted: Outstanding
The Rowans
verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted
personMrs Fiona May
corporate_fareTHE INSPIRING CHANGE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
location_onChatham, ME5 0LB
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Ofsted
Outstanding
Inspected 2021
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Students
26
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Age Range
5-16
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The Rowans is a Academy alternative provision converter school in Chatham, serving ages 5-16. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade.
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School Summary
The Rowans is an academy alternative provision converter in Chatham, Medway, admitting pupils aged 5-16. It is part of THE INSPIRING CHANGE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 70 pupils on roll, of whom 71% are eligible for free school meals.
Ofsted last inspected the school in 2021. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.
The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 5.5:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.
verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted
Ofsted History
Publication Timeline
Report ArchiveInspection Report
Inspection Report
Inspection Report
Inspection Report
Inspection History
3 EvaluationsS5 Inspection EIF
Outstanding
Education
Outstanding
Behaviour
Outstanding
Development
Outstanding
Leadership
Outstanding
Serious Weaknesses S5 Reinspection EIF
Outstanding
Education
No Judgement
Behaviour
No Judgement
Development
No Judgement
Leadership
Outstanding
None EIF
Inadequate
Education
No Judgement
Behaviour
No Judgement
Development
No Judgement
Leadership
Requires improvement