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Bowden House School
Firle Road, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 2JB, Tower Hamlets
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
34.2 / 100
Bottom 34%
Better than 34% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
38
Capacity
40
Ages
5–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school offers a supportive environment for its 38 pupils aged 5-18. However, academic performance shows room for improvement, as the GCSE Attainment 8 score is 11.1, with only 10% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parents may want to consider these factors when evaluating the school's suitability for their child.
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Last inspected: 8 July 2014Older 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. | 11.1 | No UK data |
| 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%. | 10% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British39.5%
White Other15.8%
Mixed Other10.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.7.9%
Black Caribbean7.9%
Black Other5.3%
Black African5.3%
Gypsy/Roma2.6%
Other2.6%
Location
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50.78006, 0.10312 · BN25 2JB
School details
Local authorityTower Hamlets
RegionLondon
URN100986
School typeCommunity special school
Websitebowdenhouse.school
Frequently asked questions
What is Bowden House School rated by Ofsted?
Bowden House School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 July 2014.
Is Bowden House School a good school?
Bowden House School scores 34.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 34% 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 Bowden House School in GCSEs?
Bowden House School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 11.1. 10% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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