Polden Bower School
Details
| Age Range | 4-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Foundation special school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Address | Bower Lane, TA6 4GU |
| School Website | https://www.poldenbower.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1278496386 |
| URN | 123938 |
School Census
| Total | 194 |
| Girls/Boys | 67/127 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 34.5%/65.5% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 9.3% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 86 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 21/05/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 21/05/2024 | Good |
| 28/04/2015 | Good |
| 13/06/2013 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 21/05/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 28/04/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 13/06/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 21 May 2024 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 06 April 2022 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 14 March 2019 | Short inspection | View |
| 28 April 2015 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 13 June 2013 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 07 October 2009 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 09 October 2006 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 20 May 2002 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -8.5 |
| Writing Progress | -7.2 |
| Maths Progress | -8.1 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 17% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 56% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 14% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 69% |
| no | 31% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 84.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 7.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 85.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
Nearby Schools
Willowdown Primary School
(0.38 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Kings Drive, , TA6 4FU