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Rowhill School

Foundation special school · Longfield · DA3 7PW

Ages 5–16 · 163 pupils · Kent

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Ofsted

Needs attention

Attainment 8

1.7

Overall absence

28.5%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-01-13

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceNeeds attention

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-2.16
−20+2
Attainment 81.7
English & maths grade 5+0%
English & maths grade 4+0%
EBacc entry0%

EBacc APS: 0.1

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)0%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
Avg scaled score — GPS
92.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence28.5%
Persistent absence (10%+)67.5%
Unauthorised10.5%
Authorised absence
18.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
24.3%
Enrolments in measure
169

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill109%

163 pupils · 150 places

Pupils on roll
163
Boys / girls
142 / 21
School capacity
150
Capacity fill
163 / 150 (109%)
Free school meals
62.6%
FSM pupils
102
Gender
Mixed
School type
Foundation special school

Age range

Ages 5–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Supported by a trust
Headteacher
Ms Nathalie Fitzgerald

Location

Address
Main Road
Postcode
DA3 7PW
Town
Longfield
County
Kent
Local authority
Kent
District
Dartford
Constituency
Dartford
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Special classes
Has Special Classes

Local context

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

Mixed foundation special school, Ages 5–16, in Longfield, Kent, 163 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: special school. Free school meals: 62.6%. SEN provision includes: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health.

Open schools in Longfield
9
Academies among open schools in Longfield
44% (4)
Open schools in DA3
9
Open schools in Kent LA
713

Nearby schools

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

Compare with theseAll in LongfieldNear DA3

Contact

Headteacher
Ms Nathalie Fitzgerald
Telephone
01474705377
Website
http://www.rowhill.kent.sch.uk

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