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The Rowans

Academy alternative provision converter · Chatham · ME5 0LB

Ages 5–16 · 54 pupils · Medway

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Ofsted

Strong standard

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Strong standard

Inspection date

2025-12-09

  • AchievementStrong standard
  • Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceStrong standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill57%

54 pupils · 95 places

Pupils on roll
54
Boys / girls
40 / 14
School capacity
95
Capacity fill
54 / 95 (57%)
Free school meals
77.8%
FSM pupils
42
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy alternative provision converter

Age range

Ages 5–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

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

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: THE HOWARD ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
THE HOWARD ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
The Howard Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Fiona May

Location

Address
Silverbank, Churchill Avenue
Postcode
ME5 0LB
Town
Chatham
County
Kent
Local authority
Medway
District
Medway
Constituency
Chatham and Aylesford
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
Resourced provision
Resourced provision
Resourced places
89 on roll / 89 capacity

Local context

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

Mixed academy alternative provision converter, Ages 5–16, in Chatham, Medway, 54 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 77.8%. SEN provision includes: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health.

Open schools in Chatham
34
Academies among open schools in Chatham
68% (23)
Open schools in ME5
19
Open schools in Medway LA
117

Nearby schools

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

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Fiona May
Telephone
01634338803
Website
www.therowans.org

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