Compare Bradfields Academy and INSPIRE Free Special School and The Rowans

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of not applicable schools: Bradfields Academy (Not applicable) in Chatham; INSPIRE Free Special School (Not applicable) in Chatham; The Rowans (Not applicable) in Chatham — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Bradfields Academy, INSPIRE Free Special School and The Rowans. They are not applicable phase and academy special converter, free schools special and academy alternative provision converter type located around Chatham, Kent. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Bradfields Academy), published Apr 2017. The lowest is 2 (INSPIRE Free Special School), published Jun 2018. The most recent inspection on record is for The Rowans (Dec 2021). average roll around ≈ 200, combined total ≈ 600, typical FSM 60–65%, range 45–50%–70–75%; spread across trusts such as FORTIS TRUST, Parallel Learning Trust and The Inspiring Change Multi-Academy Trust.

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Attribute	Bradfields Academy ME5 0LB	INSPIRE Free Special School ME5 0LB	The Rowans ME5 0LB
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Academy special converter	Not applicable • Free schools special	Not applicable • Academy alternative provision converter
Location	Chatham Kent ME5 0LB	Chatham Kent ME5 0LB	Chatham Kent ME5 0LB
Latest Ofsted	1 26 Apr 2017	2 25 Jun 2018	1 29 Dec 2021
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	45–50% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	60–65% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	70–75% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	444	100	89
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable		Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	FORTIS TRUST	Parallel Learning Trust	The Inspiring Change Multi-Academy Trust
Website	www.bradfieldsacademy.co.uk	www.inspireacademy.org.uk	www.therowans.org
Telephone	01634683990	01634827372	01634338803
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Bradfields Academy

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Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy special converter
Location: Chatham
Kent
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Ofsted: 1 26 Apr 2017
Pupils: ≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 45–50% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: FORTIS TRUST
Website: www.bradfieldsacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01634683990

INSPIRE Free Special School

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Phase / Type: Not applicable • Free schools special
Location: Chatham
Kent
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Ofsted: 2 25 Jun 2018
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 60–65% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Parallel Learning Trust
Website: www.inspireacademy.org.uk
Telephone: 01634827372

The Rowans

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Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy alternative provision converter
Location: Chatham
Kent
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Ofsted: 1 29 Dec 2021
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 70–75% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Inspiring Change Multi-Academy Trust
Website: www.therowans.org
Telephone: 01634338803

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.