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Bower Park Academy
Havering Road, Romford, Essex, RM1 4YY, Havering
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
21.4 / 100
Bottom 21%
Better than 21% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,016
Capacity
963
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
106%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, where it ranks in the top 88% nationally. While 52% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in higher grades, as only 31% reach grade 5 or above. The school's LocaleIQ score indicates it is performing better than 21% of schools, suggesting a mixed educational environment.
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Last inspected: 13 September 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 37.7 | Bottom 12% 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%. | 52% | Bottom 16% 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%. | 31% | Bottom 20% 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%. | 37% | Bottom 35% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 35% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British62.6%
White Other10.9%
Black African4.8%
Other3.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.5%
Mixed W+B African2.4%
Asian Pakistani2.0%
Asian Bangladeshi1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed Other1.5%
Black Caribbean1.3%
Black Other1.1%
Asian Indian1.0%
Asian Other0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Asian Chinese0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.60524, 0.18111 · RM1 4YY
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Frequently asked questions
What is Bower Park Academy rated by Ofsted?
Bower Park Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 September 2023.
Is Bower Park Academy a good school?
Bower Park Academy scores 21.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 21% 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 Bower Park Academy in GCSEs?
Bower Park Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.7. 52% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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