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 |
| 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
| 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 |
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 | - |
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