The short version
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2025).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2025
- The school has significant spare capacity
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 23
- Capacity
- 48%
Governance
- Local authority
- Herefordshire, County of
- Head
- Mrs Ruth Nolan (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Outstanding
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Standard inspection: Good
June 2022 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
November 2017 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
October 2014 | Inspection
Monitoring inspection
October 2012 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Satisfactory
November 2011 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
June 2008 | Inspection
Standard inspection
October 2004 | Inspection
Full inspection
February 1997 | Full Inspection
Location
Rowden House, Winslow, Bromyard, HR7 4LS
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Rowden House School's Ofsted rating?
Rowden House School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rowden House School?
Rowden House School currently has 23 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rowden House School take?
Rowden House School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Rowden House School?
Rowden House School is in Bromyard, HR7 4LS, in the Herefordshire, County of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rowden House School have a sixth form?
Yes, Rowden House School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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