Rowhill School

URN: 119045 • Longfield DA3 7PW

Overview

Type
Foundation special school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Ofsted rating
n/a
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Geoffrey Bartrum (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01474705377
Website
Visit
Address
Main Road, Longfield DA3 7PW

Summary

Rowhill School is a foundation special school located in Longfield, Kent, catering to 161 mixed-gender pupils aged 5 to 16. The school primarily supports students with behavioural, emotional, and social development needs, with a significant portion also having additional challenges such as autism and speech and language difficulties. Approximately 64.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, indicating a diverse socio-economic background.

The school operates across Key Stages 2, 3, and 4, offering tailored educational experiences that include partnerships with external agencies like social services and mental health services. Students often engage in alternative educational settings, such as Challenger Troop and the Archway Project, which further enrich their learning opportunities. Rowhill School is committed to fostering a supportive environment where every student can aspire to be successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens, and effective contributors.

Rowhill School values collaboration with parents and the local community, aiming to create a strong support network for its pupils. The school is part of the Kent SEN Cooperative Trust, which facilitates the sharing of resources and best practices among schools to meet the evolving needs of students with special educational needs.

Key details

LA
Kent
Age range
5 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
Capacity
150
Pupils
161
Boys
141
Girls
20
FSM %
64.60
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 161 141 20 150 64.60
2024-09-11 164 140 24 132 61.60
2023-09-11 142 129 13 132 57.00
2022-09-11 142 129 13 132 57.00
2021-09-11 138 124 14 120 55.80
2020-09-11 129 115 14 120 53.50

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