Rowden House School is an independent special school in Bromyard, Herefordshire, County of, for children and young people aged 11 to 19.
- Ages 11–19
- 21 pupils
- Ofsted: Outstanding
School details
- Type
- Independent special school
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 21 (places for 48)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Ruth Nolan (Principal)
- Boarding
- Boarding school
- Opened
- 3 March 1986
- Council
- Herefordshire, County of
- School reference (URN)
- 117042
How to get a place
4 steps, starting with an EHC plan
- An EHC plan
Places at schools like this usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child doesn’t have one yet, you can ask the council for an assessment yourself.
- Visit and ask questions
See whether the school feels right and whether it can meet your child’s needs. Our list of questions below can help.
- Ask for the school to be named
Tell the council that looks after the plan (often Herefordshire, County of council) that this is the school you want, and ask them to consult it.
- An offer, and the council’s agreement
As an independent school not approved under Section 41, it doesn’t have to accept a place: the school has to offer one, and the council has to agree to name it in the plan.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Outstanding, July 2025
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in July 2025.
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- Sixth formOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
Independent school standards: all standards met.
Contact and getting there
Rowden House, Winslow, Bromyard, HR7 4LS
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Questions about Rowden House School
How do I get a place at Rowden House School?
There’s no catchment area or application round. Places usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan: ask the council that looks after the plan to consult Rowden House School. As an independent school not approved under Section 41, it has to offer a place and the council has to agree to name it.
What ages does Rowden House School take?
Aged 11 to 19, boys and girls.
What is Rowden House School’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is Rowden House School?
Rowden House, Winslow, Bromyard, HR7 4LS, in Herefordshire, County of.
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