Reports and Reviews

Following an inspection of the whole school by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) in April 2017, they have published their report and it's excellent! A Regulatory Compliance Inspection was undertaken in May 2022.

Ofsted visited our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) department in 2011 and also gave Rowan an 'outstanding' report.

ISI Report - Educational Quality Inspection - April 2017

ISI Report - Regulatory Compliance Inspection - May 2022

ISI and Ofsted Inspection Report highlights:

"From the EYFS, pupils demonstrate excellent standards across a broad curriculum as teachers' high expectations are based on thorough assessment of their learning needs." 

"The pupils' excellent achievements are strongly underpinned by their motivated and enthusiastic approach to learning."

"Provision is outstanding, including that for children under three years. Staff are warm, enthusiastic and value each child as uniquely special, skilfully matching activities to individual needs."

"Outcomes for children are outstanding. All children, including those under three years, make good and often rapid progress in relation to their starting points and capabilities. Most reach, and some exceed, the expected goals by the end of Reception. Children are happy and feel safe." 

"Relationships between teachers and pupils are calm and positive, and create an environment where pupils can express their thoughts and understand that it is acceptable to make mistakes."

"The overall achievement of pupils is excellent and meets the school’s aim to promote academic excellence in a happy environment, bringing out the best in its pupils".

"The curriculum is of excellent quality and is well designed to meet the school’s aims. A very wide range of subjects and activities gives the pupils a lively and stimulating experience suited to their age and ability".

"Teaching is very focused on the pupils’ learning needs, shows very good subject knowledge and is well planned.  Lessons are delivered with flair and enthusiasm, giving pupils a stimulating and enjoyable learning experience".

The Good Schools Guide

It's always nice to hear you're doing a good job, so when we read our new independent review from The Good Schools Guide, we couldn't have been more pleased.

The Good Schools Guide is the UK’s number one school guide, helping parents to choose the best education for their children. The team at The Good Schools Guide are very clear; "Each school in The Guide is selected on merit alone. Schools cannot pay to be included and have no influence over what we write. We always tell the truth."

At Rowan, we know that our girls are happy. They are challenged, supported, and encouraged to be curious about the world around them. They have a strong sense of self, a life-long love of learning and confidence in themselves to reach for the stars. But don’t just take our word for it!

We are delighted to feature in the Good Schools Guide.

“There’s a real buzz in the air at Rowan, its broad, holistic approach prepares girls successfully but without undue pressure for entry to leading selective senior schools.”

- Good Schools Guide 2024

We encourage you to read the full review here