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Polden Bower School
Bower Lane, Bridgwater, TA6 4GU, Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
53.5 / 100
Top 47%
Better than 54% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
247
Capacity
200
Ages
4–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
124%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this school demonstrates a solid commitment to providing quality education for its 247 pupils aged 4-19. However, it faces challenges in academic performance, as evidenced by a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 0.5 and no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parents may appreciate the school's supportive environment, but should consider the academic outcomes when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 21 May 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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. | 0.5 | 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.4%
White Other7.3%
Mixed Other2.0%
Asian Other1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.8%
Black African0.8%
Other0.4%
Location
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51.11998, -3.00362 · TA6 4GU
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN123938
School typeFoundation special school
Websitewww.poldenbower.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Polden Bower School rated by Ofsted?
Polden Bower School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 May 2024.
Is Polden Bower School a good school?
Polden Bower School scores 53.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 47% 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 Polden Bower School in GCSEs?
Polden Bower School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 0.5. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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