The Rowans
Academy alternative provision converter · Ages 5–16 · Chatham, Medway
The Rowans is an alternative provision school in Chatham, Medway for ages 5–16 (academy alternative provision converter).
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Key facts
- Address
- Silverbank, Churchill Avenue, Chatham, ME5 0LB
- Type
- Academy alternative provision converter
- Ages
- 5–16
- Council
- Medway
- Pupils on roll
- 54 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 77.8% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 4.9
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade Inspected 9 December 2025
Strengths
- “Pupils are valued at The Rowans.”
- “They enjoy attending the school.”
- “Pupils develop a deep sense of belonging due to the warm and caring relationships they quickly develop with staff.”
To improve
- “Leaders and those responsible for governance should sustain the effectiveness of their work in all areas.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 2 March 2026 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in Medway.
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- Ripplevale School Rochester 2.0 mi No Ofsted grade
- Rochester Independent College 2.1 mi No Ofsted grade
- Danecourt School 2.2 mi Improved significantly
- St Andrew's School (Rochester) 2.3 mi No Ofsted grade