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The Rowans
Medway·Not applicable·South East·Academy alternative provision converter·ME5 0LB
URN: 144134OutstandingOfsted published 29 Dec 2021
Dependable results for a comprehensive intake; the journey is the main thing to weigh.
What the data says
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Academic outcomes
Academic data not assessed
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Pupil progress
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No Progress 8 data is available for this school in the years we hold.
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Compare with The RowansSchool information
| URN | 144134 |
| Local authority | Medway |
| Region | South East |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Academy alternative provision converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 5-16 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Fiona May |
| Trust | THE HOWARD ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | ME5 0LB |
| Pupils | 70 |
| FSM eligible | 70.0% |
Contact and identifiers
Silverbank, Churchill Avenue, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0LB
www.therowans.org1634338803| DfE number | 1107 |
| UKPRN | 10063925 |
| Opened | 1 Jun 2017 |
| GIAS updated | 21 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 29 Dec 2021 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
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| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 9 Nov 2021 |
| Publication date | 29 Dec 2021 |