Welcome from The Rowans AP Academy
I am proud and honoured to be the Principal of The Rowans, a provision where all stakeholders work effectively and enthusiastically together to ensure continuing success.
The Rowans AP Academy is a provision which enables young people to change the direction of their lives. Through a trauma informed approach, positive relationships and a strong focus on our core values of kindness, commitment and resilience, all pupils have the opportunity to re-engage with education, taking ownership of their lives and their choices.
Inspiring Change for a Brighter Future
Together with Trustees, staff and pupils, we have formulated our academy values which we base our daily school life on:
- Inspiring change for a brighter future
- Learning without limits
- Leading with kindness, growing with commitment and rising with resilience
- We see you, we hear you, we are with you
House Points
Latest News
🎉🎂 Wishing a very Happy 'Special' Birthday to our wonderful Principal, Mrs May! 🎂🎉 Today we're celebrating a very special lady who gives so much to The Rowans every single day. Your dedication, kindness and unwavering commitment to our pupils, staff and school community never go unnoticed. You lead with heart, determination and just the right amount of humour, and we are incredibly lucky to have you at the helm! We hope your special birthday is filled with laughter, happiness, and a little bit of well-deserved spoiling! Happy Birthday, Mrs May! 🥳💙 With love and best wishes from everyone at The Rowans AP. P.S. We promise not to mention the number! 😉🎈
There was spooktacular fun from both pupils and staff on the final day of term 1, with all happy to pose for photos 📸 Have a fabulous half term break and see you all on Monday 2nd November
So impressed with the KS3 Alessi inspired stationery holders designed and made this term in DT. Fun and functional!
Spooky Halloween crafts made in DT this week.
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The Rowans Ofsted Result
Strong Standard Across All Areas!
We are proud to announce that we have been rated Strong Standard across all areas in our recent Ofsted inspection under the new report‑card framework!
Ofsted noted the school’s strong curriculum and teaching, its calm and respectful environment, improving attendance, and pupils’ positive attitudes to learning, despite many arriving with disrupted educational experiences.
Inspectors commented that “this is a highly inclusive school where staff are ambitious for all pupils” and where “the school values of kindness, commitment and resilience are actively lived out by pupils.” They complimented the staff body, noting that they “are committed to changing the future life chances of all pupils who attend the school” and “have a deep understanding of pupils and their individual needs.”
It was also noted that “for many pupils, attending The Rowans gives them their first positive experience of school and education.”