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Bower Grove School
Fant Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8NL, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
63.0 / 100
Top 37%
Better than 63% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
239
Capacity
225
Ages
4–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
106%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates a strong commitment to quality education, reflected in a high GCSE Attainment 8 score of 8.9. However, it's important to note that there are no reported achievements in grade 4+ or grade 5+ for English and Maths, as well as no entries for the EBacc. Parent satisfaction is exceptionally high, with 99% recommending the school, indicating a positive community environment.
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Last inspected: 18 September 2019Exempt from re-inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 8.9 | 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%. | 0% | 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 |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (67 responses)
★★★★★4.5
My child feels safe
99%
My child is happy
99%
I'd recommend this school
99%
My child makes good progress
97%
School supports development
97%
Progress is communicated
97%
Good range of subjects
96%
Behaviour is good
96%
School keeps me informed
94%
School has high expectations
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
School responds to concerns
87%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.5%
Gypsy/Roma2.5%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
White Other1.7%
Black Other0.8%
Mixed Other0.4%
Other0.4%
Black African0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
traveller_irish0.4%
Location
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51.26650, 0.48856 · ME16 8NL
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN119036
School typeFoundation special school
Websitewww.bower-grove.kent.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Bower Grove School rated by Ofsted?
Bower Grove School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 September 2019.
Is Bower Grove School a good school?
Bower Grove School scores 63.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 37% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Bower Grove School?
Based on 67 Ofsted Parent View responses, Bower Grove School receives a satisfaction score of 90% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Bower Grove School in GCSEs?
Bower Grove School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 8.9. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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