Rowan WoodSchool

Rowan Wood is a new all-through special free school, opening in several phases, for children and young people aged 4-19 who have been diagnosed with autism and severe language and learning delays, working significantly below age-related expectations.  Our secondary school is now open and accepting applications for Year 7 children starting in September 2026.

Rowan Wood is an ambitious, forward-thinking, and fully inclusive community which makes learning accessible for all through the following seven principles for children and young people:

• Active learners with aspirational targets and high expectations.
• A high-quality curriculum minimising educational disadvantage.
• Valued and valuable members of society.
• Breaking down barriers.
• Family-focused.
• Removing barriers to learning in safe, supportive environments.
• Diverse experiences outside home and school in conjunction with extending the school day.

Rowan Wood is part of The Compass Partnership of Schools, an innovative Multi-Academy Trust comprising a mix of fifteen mainstream and special primary and secondary schools, enabling us to forge meaningful mainstream links that benefit all.

If you would like to visit Rowan Wood School, please contact us at: rowanwood@compassps.uk

We will look forward to welcoming you!