Rowhill School
Foundation special school in Longfield (Kent).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Rowhill School is a School for pupils with behaviour and learning needs. Approximately two thirds of pupils are of secondary school age; All pupils have a Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP) that is primarily for their behavioural, social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).
However, a significant number of pupils also have additional needs associated with, for instance, their autism, communication and interaction or speech and language needs. Online Mental Health and Wellbeing Support for young people The school is open between 8.30am and 4pm A paper copy of any information regarding the school is available free of charge, please contact the school for more information.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of Edinburgh
- Forest School
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
Key facts
- URN
- 119045
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Ages
- 5 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Kent
- Constituency
- Dartford
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (11 current, 5 former)
Special schools governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Watson | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Andrew Halpin Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Walsh | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Sarah Griffey | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Michael Sims | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Sacha Zarb | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Kirby Woods | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Nathalie Fitzgerald | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2026 |
| Tracey McKenzie | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Miss Lauren King | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Andrew Halpin | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Kathryn Dyke | Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professional | since 2022 | |
| Andrew Watson Former | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
| Helen Thomas Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Kam Khankhune Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Geoffrey Bartrum Former | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2019 · term ended 2025 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record