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Rowden House School
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Rowden House School
- Secondary
- Bromyard and Winslow HR7 4LS
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Academic Progress: Staff work tirelessly to get pupils engaged in learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is managed exceptionally well.
Qualifications and Training: Staff value training linked to safeguarding, behaviour and SEND.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders have not organised subject-specific training for staff.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff use questioning well to develop pupils’ language skills. Some activities lack sufficient challenge.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents have open lines of communication with the school.
Communication: Parents are pleased with the open communication about pupils' progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about all aspects of school life.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Pupils feel safe because staff look after them.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders should organise subject-specific training for staff.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is unlikely due to one-to-one support.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding is everyone’s priority and responsibility.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of activities including mini beast hunts, horse riding.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Specialised teaching in yoga and rebound therapy supports pupils’ needs well.
Outdoor Facilities: Extensive grounds and woodland area used for learning and activities.
Career Counselling Services: Post-16 students attend a range of carefully selected work experience settings.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Curriculum raises students’ awareness of healthy lifestyles and personal hygiene effectively.
Managing and Supporting SEND: High level of care and nurture for all pupils understanding their special educational needs.
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Rowden House School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Herefordshire, West Midlands.
It has 23 students from age 11-19 yr.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-17 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Boys | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | - | - | - |
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| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
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