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
When the maths is math-ing and the focus is focusing.
Mr Gardner and Mr Arnold went for a special enrichment trip with Ronnie today! They had great fun at the arcades and they got ice cream and slushies! #enrichment
Last night we had the privilege of showcasing all of our 2025/2026 Art, Textiles, Photography and DT pupils spectacular work in one space. To say we are proud is an understatement, the dedication from each and every one of you to create these master pieces inspires us and future artistic pupils! Thank you to Miss Ravate, Miss Horsley, Mrs Gale, Mrs Calder, Mrs Popely and Mrs Stacey for hosting a wonderful evening and to Mrs Skinner for providing some fabulous food and beverages, the chocolate dipped strawberries were very popular!!
Reggie was working well on his machine embroidery skills... just long enough to take this photo, he will improve when he doesn't go full pelt on the peddle! Better luck next time Reggie!
Where you can find us
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.”