Bowland High
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Address | Riversmead, Grindleton, BB7 4QS |
| URN | 136997 |
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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 Date | Ofsted 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 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 52% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 64% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.38 |
| Progress 8 | -0.26 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.18% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 462 |
| As first preference | 157 |
| As second preference | 195 |
| As third preference | 110 |
| Total Offers Made | 140 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 133 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.05% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 434 |
| As first preference | 143 |
| As second preference | 191 |
| As third preference | 100 |
| Total Offers Made | 137 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 136 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 375 |
| As first preference | 95 |
| As second preference | 161 |
| As third preference | 119 |
| Total Offers Made | 101 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 95 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.36% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 450 |
| As first preference | 143 |
| As second preference | 181 |
| As third preference | 123 |
| Total Offers Made | 109 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 105 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.43% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 442 |
| As first preference | 156 |
| As second preference | 175 |
| As third preference | 110 |
| Total Offers Made | 110 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 109 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.53% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 438 |
| As first preference | 161 |
| As second preference | 159 |
| As third preference | 118 |
| Total Offers Made | 109 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 105 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.37% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 469 |
| As first preference | 153 |
| As second preference | 181 |
| As third preference | 135 |
| Total Offers Made | 114 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 112 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.24% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 405 |
| As first preference | 138 |
| As second preference | 166 |
| As third preference | 101 |
| Total Offers Made | 113 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 111 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.14% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 405 |
| As first preference | 122 |
| As second preference | 187 |
| As third preference | 96 |
| Total Offers Made | 110 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 107 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.27% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 415 |
| As first preference | 136 |
| As second preference | 187 |
| As third preference | 92 |
| Total Offers Made | 108 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 107 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.28% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 447 |
| As first preference | 138 |
| As second preference | 219 |
| As third preference | 90 |
| Total Offers Made | 110 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 108 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 61% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 32% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 5% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 24% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 25% |
| no | 75% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 31% |
| strongly disagree | 31% |
| dont know | 5% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 8% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 75% |
| no | 25% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 93.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 94.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.1% |