Bowland High

Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityLancashire
AddressRiversmead, Grindleton, BB7 4QS
URN136997

School Census

Total 557
Girls/Boys 294/263
Girls/Boys Ratio 52.8%/47.2%
% pupils where English not first language 2.2%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 55
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 14.4%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
07/12/2022 Good
13/12/2016 Outstanding
Inspection Date 07/12/2022
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 13/12/2016
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 49.6
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 54.00%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 71.70%
Entering EBacc 8.80%
EBacc average point score 3.85
Progress 8 0.38
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 48.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 43%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 68%
Entering EBacc 22%
EBacc average point score 4.07
Progress 8 0.19
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 49.4
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 52%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 64%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.38
Progress 8 -0.26

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.18%
Total Applications462
As first preference157
As second preference195
As third preference110
Total Offers Made140
first preference offers133
second preference offers6
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.05%
Total Applications434
As first preference143
As second preference191
As third preference100
Total Offers Made137
first preference offers136
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications375
As first preference95
As second preference161
As third preference119
Total Offers Made101
first preference offers95
second preference offers4
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.36%
Total Applications450
As first preference143
As second preference181
As third preference123
Total Offers Made109
first preference offers105
second preference offers4
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.43%
Total Applications442
As first preference156
As second preference175
As third preference110
Total Offers Made110
first preference offers109
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.53%
Total Applications438
As first preference161
As second preference159
As third preference118
Total Offers Made109
first preference offers105
second preference offers3
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.37%
Total Applications469
As first preference153
As second preference181
As third preference135
Total Offers Made114
first preference offers112
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.24%
Total Applications405
As first preference138
As second preference166
As third preference101
Total Offers Made113
first preference offers111
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.14%
Total Applications405
As first preference122
As second preference187
As third preference96
Total Offers Made110
first preference offers107
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.27%
Total Applications415
As first preference136
As second preference187
As third preference92
Total Offers Made108
first preference offers107
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.28%
Total Applications447
As first preference138
As second preference219
As third preference90
Total Offers Made110
first preference offers108
second preference offers2
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree43%
agree38%
disagree11%
strongly disagree7%
don't know1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree46%
agree40%
disagree7%
strongly disagree5%
don't know2%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree36%
agree39%
disagree14%
strongly disagree8%
don't know3%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree8%
agree11%
disagree6%
strongly disagree8%
don't know7%
not applicable61%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree21%
agree35%
disagree32%
strongly disagree7%
don't know5%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree24%
agree20%
disagree19%
strongly disagree11%
don't know2%
not applicable24%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes25%
no75%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree12%
agree21%
disagree31%
strongly disagree31%
dont know5%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree40%
agree40%
disagree8%
strongly disagree3%
don't know9%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree34%
agree46%
disagree10%
strongly disagree5%
don't know4%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree31%
agree46%
disagree16%
strongly disagree5%
don't know1%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree36%
agree52%
disagree8%
strongly disagree3%
don't know2%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree47%
agree46%
disagree5%
strongly disagree2%
don't know1%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree30%
agree39%
disagree13%
strongly disagree9%
don't know8%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes75%
no25%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin93.6%
any other white background ethnic origin2.4%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.2%
white and asian ethnic origin0.8%
pakistani ethnic origin0.8%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin94.3%
any other white background ethnic origin2.3%
white and asian ethnic origin1.1%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.1%

Nearby Schools

Grindleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

(0.00 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Sawley Road, , BB7 4QS