Polden Bower School
| Type | Special School / Foundation special school |
| Age Range | 4-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Bower Lane Bridgwater TA6 4GU |
| Phone | 01278496386 |
| Reference Number | 123938 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 223 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 62.78%
Girls: 37.22% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 47.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.9% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 3 | 13 |
| 2 | 8 | 5 | 13 |
| 3 | 8 | 5 | 13 |
| 4 | 9 | 7 | 16 |
| 5 | 9 | 4 | 13 |
| 6 | 10 | 4 | 14 |
| 7 | 21 | 8 | 29 |
| 8 | 12 | 11 | 23 |
| 9 | 16 | 7 | 23 |
| 10 | 10 | 7 | 17 |
| 11 | 9 | 12 | 21 |
| 12 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| 13 | Unknown | 3 | 3 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.3% |
| White, Other | 7.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.7% |
| Asian, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| African | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-06-24 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-21 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2022-04-06 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2019-03-14 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2015-04-28 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-06-13 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-10-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-10-09 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-05-20 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -8.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -7.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -8.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
Destinations after GCSE's
Data relates to students who sat their GCSE's in 2022 and was last updated in May 2024.
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| Name | Distance |
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Hamp Nursery and Infants' School
Hamp Nursery and Infants School, Rhode Lane, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6JB |
0.08 miles |
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Hamp Academy
Rhode Lane, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6JB |
0.16 miles |
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Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre
Westover Green, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7HB |
0.59 miles |
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Somerset Bridge Primary School
Stockmoor Drive, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6AH |
0.64 miles |
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Northgate Primary School
Northgate, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3EU |
0.77 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater
Park Avenue, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7EE |
0.78 miles |
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Eastover Primary School
Wellington Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5EX |
0.87 miles |
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St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School
Oakfield Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7LX |
1.02 miles |
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St John and St Francis Church School
Westonzoyland Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5BP |
1.12 miles |
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Wembdon St George's Church School
Brantwood Road, Wembdon, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7PS |
1.31 miles |
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Willowdown Primary School
Kings Drive, Bridgwater, TA6 4FU |
1.92 miles |
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North Petherton Primary School
School Fields, North Petherton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6LU |
2.04 miles |
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North Newton Community Primary School
Church Road, North Newton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0BG |
3.16 miles |
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Cannington Church of England Primary School
Brook Street, Cannington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2HP |
3.24 miles |
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Kingsmoor Primary School
Bawdrip, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8PY |
3.41 miles |
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Westonzoyland Community Primary School
Cheer Lane, Westonzoyland, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0EY |
3.46 miles |
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Puriton Primary School
Rowlands Rise, Puriton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8BT |
3.52 miles |
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Enmore Church of England Primary School
Enmore, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2DX |
3.87 miles |
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Pawlett Primary School Academy
Gaunts Road, Pawlett, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4SB |
4.2 miles |
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Woolavington Village Primary School
Higher Road, Woolavington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8EA |
4.41 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Robert Blake School
Hamp Avenue, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6AW |
0.03 miles |
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Haygrove School
Durleigh Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7HW |
0.84 miles |
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Bridgwater and Taunton College
Bath Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4PZ |
1.05 miles |
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Bridgwater College Academy
Parkway, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4QY |
1.28 miles |
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Chilton Trinity School
Chilton Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3JA |
1.42 miles |
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Petherton Park School
Brook Farm, Newton Road, North Petherton, Somerset, Somerset, TA6 6NA |
2.34 miles |
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Brymore Academy
Cannington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2NB |
3.86 miles |
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Inaura School
Moorview House, Riverside, Burrowbridge, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0RB |
4.93 miles |