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Bow School
44 Twelvetrees Crescent, Bow, London, E3 3QW, Tower Hamlets
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
37.2 / 100
Bottom 37%
Better than 37% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,173
Capacity
1,350
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in GCSE results where the Attainment 8 score of 43.2 places it in the top 64% nationally. A commendable 86% of students progress to university, with nearly half attending top-third institutions. However, the percentage of students achieving grade 5 or higher in English and Maths is lower at 33%, indicating room for improvement in these key areas.
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Last inspected: 14 March 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 43.2 | Bottom 36% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 61% | Bottom 36% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 33% | Bottom 23% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 38% | Bottom 48% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 21% | Bottom 48% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 86% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 45% | Top 20% |
Based on 44 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Bangladeshi63.1%
Black African8.5%
White British6.3%
White Other4.9%
Mixed Other4.0%
Other2.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
Black Caribbean1.9%
Asian Pakistani1.4%
Asian Other1.0%
Black Other0.9%
Asian Indian0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Chinese0.5%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.52339, -0.00950 · E3 3QW
School details
Local authorityTower Hamlets
RegionLondon
URN100965
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.bow-school.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Bow School rated by Ofsted?
Bow School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 March 2018.
Is Bow School a good school?
Bow School scores 37.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 37% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Bow School in GCSEs?
Bow School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.2. 61% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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