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
Maple Class had an exciting trip to the Royal Engineers Museum, and it was a day full of fun and discovery. Everyone enjoyed exploring the fascinating exhibits and learning about the history of engineering in such an interactive way. There were plenty of snacks to keep us energized, which made the experience even more enjoyable. One of the highlights of the trip was dressing up, which brought lots of laughter and helped us imagine what life might have been like in the past.
KS3 pupils have been creating clay tiles inspired by Antoni Gaudi. Take a look at some of their incredible designs!
Sunshine, fresh air, and a little gardening the perfect mix for a productive intervention session!
This week in food technology, form NS rolled up their sleeves and got creative making their own pizzas from scratch. From shaping the bases to choosing their toppings, it was a fantastic hands-on lesson developing cooking skills, confidence, and creativity with some delicious results along the way!
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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.”