Rowan House School

URN: 147985 • ST3 6AT

Overview

Name
Rowan House School
URN
147985
Type
Other independent special school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Admissions
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
50.8 / 100
Rowan House School building in

Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Jennifer Illsley (since 2025)
Telephone
01782757583
Website
Visit Rowan House School website
Address
207/209 Weston Road, ST3 6AT
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Summary

Rowan House School is an independent special school located in Stoke-on-Trent, catering to a small cohort of mixed-gender pupils. With a current enrolment of six students and a capacity for ten, the school is designed to provide tailored educational support to children with specific needs. It operates under the Halliwell Homes umbrella, which is dedicated to enhancing the psychological wellbeing of children in the looked-after sector.

The school employs a Restorative Parenting Recovery Programme, focusing on addressing the emotional, behavioural, social, and developmental needs of each child. This therapeutic approach is integrated with education, ensuring that students receive comprehensive support during their time at Rowan House. The curriculum is designed to foster recovery from childhood trauma, with an emphasis on early intervention and personal development.

Halliwell Homes is committed to safeguarding and providing a nurturing environment for its students. The staff undergo continuous professional development, ensuring they are equipped to deliver high-quality care and education. This commitment to staff training and child welfare underscores the school's ethos of creating positive outcomes for vulnerable children.

Key details

LA
Stoke-on-Trent
Age range
5 - 14
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
Capacity
10
Pupils
6
Boys
6
Girls
0
FSM %
Open date
2020-08-07
Close date
Last Ofsted
2021-07-01
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 6 6 0 10
2024-09-11 3 3 0 10
2023-09-11 7 3 4 10 0.00
2022-09-11 7 3 4 10 0.00
2021-09-11 3 2 1 10
2020-09-11 10

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