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.
Together with Trustees, staff and pupils, we have formulated our academy values which we base our daily school life on:
Aspen class are thanking Mrs Johnson for the new carpet! Oh and George is showing off his after lunch yoga!
What a lovely first lesson of the new academic year. One of our GCSE Art classes all working diligently. Such focus and commitment to their learning.
A very successful first day back for The Rowans AP. Junior took his reading intervention very seriously!
Wow! What an AMAZING start to the year for Maple Class. We have welcomed new members into our classroom and have already been forming great friendships! We have also welcomed Louie to The Rowans Primary and we are extremely lucky to have him in our classroom! Mr May, Mr Arnold and Miss Loates are looking forward to see you all thrive this academic year! #TheRowansPrimary #MapleClass
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.”