Bow School
| Type | Secondary / Community school |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | 44 Twelvetrees Crescent Bow London E3 3QW |
| Phone | 02075365525 |
| Reference Number | 100965 |
Bow School continues to demonstrate strong overall performance, maintaining its status as a good school since its last inspection in March 2018. Pupils benefit from a broad and ambitious curriculum that not only meets the national standards but also reflects the diversity of their community. The school has cultivated a positive learning environment where all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, achieve well and feel safe and respected. The sixth form is growing and preparing students effectively for further education and career paths, with many progressing to top universities.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1173 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 64.19%
Girls: 35.81% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 46% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 68% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 114 | 62 | 176 |
| 8 | 142 | 73 | 215 |
| 9 | 137 | 93 | 230 |
| 10 | 126 | 81 | 207 |
| 11 | 148 | 73 | 221 |
| 12 | 38 | 25 | 63 |
| 13 | 48 | 13 | 61 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 8.5% |
| White, British | 6.3% |
| White, Other | 4.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2% |
| Caribbean | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Sep 2023 | School inspection |
| 14 Mar 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Nov 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 14 Mar 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 09 May 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 09 May 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Mar 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 31 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Nov 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy attending the school and engage positively with the learning environment.
- High aspirations are set by school leaders, leading to excellent pupil achievement.
- The curriculum is broad and inclusive, equipping pupils for real-world contexts.
- Teachers exhibit strong subject knowledge, especially in foreign languages.
- The school has effective strategies to support literacy and reading development.
- Pupils demonstrate pride in their work and positive attitudes to learning.
- High levels of attendance and punctuality are evident across the school.
- A wealth of enrichment activities is provided, with high participation rates.
Areas for Improvement
- Some lessons lack sufficient opportunities for pupils to practice spoken language.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 43.2 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 33.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 50.9% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 39.11 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 39.05 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 19% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 87 | 36 |
| Third Preference | 58 | 6 |
| From another Local Authority | 9 | 4 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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Marner Primary School
Devas Street, Bow, London, E3 3LL |
0.13 miles |
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Old Palace Primary School
St Leonard's Street, Bow, London, E3 3BT |
0.36 miles |
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Manorfield Primary School
Wyvis Street, Poplar, London, E14 6QD |
0.39 miles |
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Childrens House Nursery School
92 Bruce Road, London, E3 3HL |
0.4 miles |
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The Clara Grant Primary School
Knapp Road, Bow, London, E3 4BU |
0.45 miles |
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St Agnes RC Primary School
Rainhill Way, Bow, London, E3 3ER |
0.49 miles |
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School 360
5 Sugar House Lane, London, E15 2QS |
0.58 miles |
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St Saviour's Church of England Primary School
Chrisp Street, Poplar, London, E14 6BB |
0.59 miles |
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Wellington Primary School
Wellington Way, Bow, London, E3 4NE |
0.65 miles |
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Gainsborough Primary School
10-14 Gainsborough Road, Stratford, London, E15 3AF |
0.68 miles |
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Culloden Primary - A Paradigm Academy
Dee Street, Poplar, London, E14 0PT |
0.69 miles |
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Star Primary School
Star Lane, Canning Town, London, E16 4NH |
0.71 miles |
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Lansbury Lawrence Primary School
Cordelia Street, Poplar, London, E14 6DZ |
0.76 miles |
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Stebon Primary School
Burdett Estate, Wallwood Street, Poplar, London, E14 7AD |
0.84 miles |
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Bygrove Primary School
Bygrove Street, Poplar, London, E14 6DN |
0.85 miles |
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Woolmore Primary School
Woolmore Street, Poplar, London, E14 0EW |
0.89 miles |
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St Paul With St Luke CofE Primary Federation
Leopold Street, Bow, London, E3 4LA |
0.9 miles |
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Malmesbury Primary School
Coborn Street, Bow, London, E3 2AB |
0.91 miles |
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Mayflower Primary School
Upper North Street, Poplar, London, E14 6DU |
0.93 miles |
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Carpenters Primary School
Friendship Way, Stratford, London, E15 2JQ |
0.94 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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East London Arts & Music
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0.08 miles |
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Ian Mikardo High School
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0.2 miles |
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Harris Science Academy East London
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0.28 miles |
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0.57 miles |
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St Paul's Way Trust School
125 St Paul's Way, London, E3 4FT |
0.73 miles |
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Phoenix School
49 Bow Road, London, E3 2AD |
0.79 miles |
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Eastlea Community School
Pretoria Road, Canning Town, London, E16 4NP |
0.84 miles |
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Central Foundation Girls' School
Bow Road, London, E3 2AE |
0.87 miles |
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Beatrice Tate School
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0.9 miles |
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Bobby Moore Academy
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0.91 miles |
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The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre)
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0.93 miles |
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New City College
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1.06 miles |
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1.1 miles |
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Mulberry UTC
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1.11 miles |
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Rokeby School
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1.13 miles |
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London Academy of Excellence
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1.15 miles |
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School 21
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1.19 miles |
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Azhar Academy Girls School
Block F, Tennyson Road, Forest Gate, Stratford, London, E15 4DR |
1.35 miles |
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East London Independent School
Welfare Road, 1c Maryland Park, Stratford, London, E15 4HT |
1.43 miles |
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Stratford Circus
Theatre Square, London, E15 1BX |
1.44 miles |