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Rowan Wood School

Free schools special · London · SE3 8HR

Ages 5–19 · 30 pupils · Greenwich

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Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill13%

30 pupils · 240 places

Pupils on roll
30
Boys / girls
21 / 9
School capacity
240
Capacity fill
30 / 240 (13%)
Free school meals
70%
FSM pupils
21
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Free schools special

Age range

Ages 5–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: THE COMPASS PARTNERSHIP OF SCHOOLS
Academy trust
THE COMPASS PARTNERSHIP OF SCHOOLS
Headteacher
Dr Ross Silcock

Location

Address
12 Hargood Road
Postcode
SE3 8HR
Town
London
Local authority
Greenwich
District
Greenwich
Constituency
Eltham and Chislehurst
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 free schools special, Ages 5–19, in London, Greenwich, 30 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, special school, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 70%.

Open schools in London
1846
Academies among open schools in London
23% (427)
Open schools in SE3
19
Open schools in Greenwich LA
108

Nearby schools

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

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    Academy converter · Primary

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    Ages 3–11

    • Absence5.5%
    • FSM47.2%
    • Demand0.86

    0.0 miles away

  • Leigh Academy Halley

    Ofsted: Strong standard

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

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    • Att844.6
    • P80.1
    • EM5+41%
    • Absence7.8%

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  • Cherry Orchard Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

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    • KS276%
    • Absence5.3%
    • FSM44.3%
    • Demand0.94

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  • Thomas Tallis School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

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    Ages 11–19

    • Att845.9
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  • Leigh Academy Blackheath

    Ofsted: Outstanding

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    Ages 11–18

    • Att854.0
    • P80.2
    • EM5+70%
    • Absence6.6%

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  • Charlton Manor Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

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    Ages 3–11

    • KS267%
    • Absence4.7%
    • FSM24.5%
    • Demand0.90

    0.6 miles away

  • Henwick Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    London · SE9 6NZ · Greenwich

    Ages 3–11

    • KS273%
    • Absence5.7%
    • FSM33.4%
    • Demand0.88

    0.7 miles away

  • The Pointer School

    Other independent school

    London · SE3 7TH · Greenwich

    Ages 3–11

    0.7 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Dr Ross Silcock
Website
https://www.rowanwood.compassps.uk/

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