Rowan Education
Rowan Education is an independent special school in Scunthorpe for pupils aged 10 to 16. It has 23 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Rowan Education is Requires Improvement, from an inspection in December 2025.
Ofsted inspection: December 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 10-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Heslam Park Ashby Road Scunthorpe North Lincolnshire DN16 2AG |
| Phone | 07384151888 |
| Reference Number | 149592 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 23 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 82.61%
Girls: 17.39% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Rowan Education underwent its first progress monitoring inspection on November 4, 2025, following a previous standard inspection that indicated shortcomings in the quality of education and leadership. The school has since taken significant steps to improve its educational offerings and management structures, successfully meeting all independent school standards in this inspection. This progress reflects the school's commitment to enhancing both teaching quality and leadership capabilities, resulting in better educational outcomes for its students.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 04 Nov 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Nov 2025 | Additional inspection |
| 11 Feb 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 13 Nov 2023 | Additional inspection |
| 14 Mar 2023 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Teachers implement a research-based model for teaching consistently well.
- Regular and constructive feedback is provided to teachers.
- Ongoing training is tailored to individual teacher development needs.
- Pupils display positive attitudes towards learning and sustained effort in their work.
- Leadership and management staff possess the necessary knowledge and skills for their roles.
In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Rowan Education were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 100.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Rowan Education's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Rowan Education is Requires Improvement, from an inspection in December 2025.
When was Rowan Education last inspected by Ofsted?
Rowan Education was last inspected in December 2025.
How many pupils does Rowan Education have?
Rowan Education has 23 pupils on roll.
What age range does Rowan Education cover?
Rowan Education for pupils aged 10 to 16.
Where is Rowan Education?
Rowan Education is at Heslam Park, Ashby Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN16 2AG.