Confidence at Rowan isn’t about being the loudest in the room. It’s built steadily through encouragement, challenge, kindness and opportunities to have a go.
As Surrey’s only girls-only prep school for ages 2-11, Rowan creates an environment where girls feel confident to speak up, take risks, explore new interests and grow into themselves.
Pastoral care and wellbeing sit at the heart of school life, helping girls feel secure, supported and ready for whatever comes next.
At Rowan, academic ambition goes hand in hand with wellbeing, confidence and a genuine love of learning.
With specialist teaching from the Early Years and tailored 11+ preparation from Year 4, girls are supported to achieve excellent outcomes without the pressure-cooker culture often associated with selective education.
Our independently-developed curriculum encourages curiosity, challenge and individuality, helping every girl find the senior school that is right for her.
Childhood should be full of opportunity - and Rowan girls are encouraged to explore widely, discover new passions and surprise themselves.
From music, singing, and drama productions to coding clubs, gymnastics competitions, football, cricket and Forest School adventures, every girl is encouraged to get involved and give new things a go.
The result? Girls who leave Rowan not only academically prepared, but confident, capable and ready for life beyond the classroom.
From their very first days in Early Years through to Year 6, Rowan girls benefit from a seamless educational journey where every stage is carefully designed around their age, confidence and development.
Girls are truly known as individuals here. Over time, strong relationships with teachers and peers help build self-belief, independence and emotional security, creating confident young people ready for senior school and beyond.
We chose Rowan because it offered smaller class sizes and a balance between nurturing and academic. Current Parent
We chose Rowan because it offered smaller class sizes and a balance between nurturing and academic.
We have two very different girls, and both are excelling at the school. Current Parent
We have two very different girls, and both are excelling at the school.
Children successfully make independent choices, follow their interests, and engage in self-directed play because they are well supported by adults to do so. ISI Inspection Report, 2025
Children successfully make independent choices, follow their interests, and engage in self-directed play because they are well supported by adults to do so.
The best way to experience Rowan is to visit us and meet the girls, staff and families who make the school such a special place to grow up.