The Rowan Learning Trust
The Rowan Learning Trust is an academy trust running 12 schools (8 primary, 3 secondary and 1 all-through) in 5 council areas, including Lancashire, Wigan and Knowsley.
Of its 3 schools with a graded Ofsted inspection, 100% are rated Good or Outstanding (3 good).
1 of its schools have been inspected under Ofsted's new report cards: 0 of their 7 graded areas were strong or exceptional, and 1 need attention or urgent improvement.
Across the trust's secondary schools, pupils averaged an Attainment 8 score of 38.2 in 2023/24, with a Progress 8 score of -0.77 (zero is the national average).
The trust is registered at Companies House as company 08010464, incorporated in 2012.
Sources: DfE GIAS and performance data, Ofsted, Companies House.
Schools in The Rowan Learning Trust
| School | Phase | Area | Inspection | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farington Primary School | Primary | Leyland | Good (2024) | KS2 82% |
| Hawkley Hall High School | Secondary | Wigan | - | A8 40.4 |
| Kirkby High School | Secondary | Liverpool | - | A8 31.4 |
| Marus Bridge Primary School | Primary | Wigan | - | KS2 89% |
| Orrell Holgate Academy | Primary | Wigan | - | KS2 92% |
| Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy | Primary | Wigan | - | KS2 85% |
| Plantation Primary School | Primary | Liverpool | Report card: 0/7 strong, 1 need attention | KS2 70% |
| Prescot Primary School | Primary | Prescot | Good | - |
| The Acorns Primary and Nursery School | Primary | Ellesmere Port | - | KS2 64% |
| The Heys School | Secondary | Manchester | Good (2024) | A8 34.0 |
| Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy | All-through | Hindley, Wigan | - | - |
| Whitley Village School | Primary | Warrington | - | KS2 90% |
Results are each school's latest: Attainment 8 for secondaries, KS2 reading and maths expected standard for primaries. The average state school in England scored 46.8 and 76% in 2025.