School Compass

The Rowans

Chatham · Medway · ME5 0LB. all-through · Academy alternative provision converter · State-funded · Ages 5 to 16. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.

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Published snapshot

Figures come from the same Medway index as the compare tool. Gaps are common — treat blanks as prompts to dig deeper, not as a verdict.

Ofsted overall
Outstanding
KS2 RWM expected
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Attainment 8
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English & maths 9–4
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Ofsted publication date: 29/12/2021. Open Ofsted report

Common questions

Short factual answers from published data — use the compare tool and a visit for fit, not tables alone.

What is The Rowans's Ofsted rating?

The Rowans has an overall Ofsted grade of Outstanding (published 29/12/2021). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.

Where is The Rowans?

The Rowans is in Chatham (ME5 0LB), Medway. URN 144134.

How do I compare The Rowans with nearby schools?

Open School Compass with The Rowans shortlisted, enter your home postcode, tick two to four neighbours, then compare side by side and print a visit pack. School Compass is parental compare — patterns to visit on, not a ranked verdict.

Inspection excerpt

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s: Met: The school has an open and positive culture of

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Other schools in Chatham

34 schools on the Chatham town page — shortlist a few, then compare side by side.

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The Rowans
URN: 144134
Local authority: Medway
Town: Chatham
Postcode: ME5 0LB
Ofsted overall: Outstanding (29/12/2021)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/144134/
Positioning: School Compass parental compare — not a league table.

How to use this page

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