How many pupils does The Rowans have?

The Rowans has 70 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Rowans's Ofsted rating?

The Rowans was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 November 2021).

Is The Rowans part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Rowans is part of THE HOWARD ACADEMY TRUST.

The Rowans is located at Silverbank, Chatham, Medway, ME5 0LB.

The Rowans

Silverbank, Chatham, Medway, ME5 0LB

Outstanding

Inspected 9 November 2021

Outstanding

Ofsted

5–16

Ages

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy alternative provision converter

Type

About The Rowans

The Rowans is an academy alternative provision converter in Chatham, Medway, England, for pupils aged 5–16. It has 70 pupils on roll. It is part of THE HOWARD ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 November 2021) rated it Outstanding. 77.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Medway →
School Type: Academy alternative provision converter
Age Range: Ages 5–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 70 / 95 (74%)
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 9 November 2021

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

77.8%

Free school meals

1.9%

EAL

30%

SEN support

70%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24

4.7

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.7 vs 2023/24

12.35

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

£51,687

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 18% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,445 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£17,584

Spend per pupil

£20,809

Income per pupil

55%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Silverbank, Chatham, Medway, ME5 0LB
Phone: 01634338803
Headteacher: Fiona May
Website: www.therowans.org

Academy Trust

THE HOWARD ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Rowans?: The Rowans is an academy alternative provision converter in Chatham, Medway, England, for pupils aged 5–16.
How many pupils does The Rowans have?: The Rowans has 70 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is The Rowans's Ofsted rating?: The Rowans was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 November 2021).
Is The Rowans part of an academy trust?: Yes — The Rowans is part of THE HOWARD ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is The Rowans?: The Rowans is located at Silverbank, Chatham, Medway, ME5 0LB.

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