Bowland High
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Riversmead Sawley Road Grindleton Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 4QS |
| Phone | 01200441374 |
| Reference Number | 136997 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 590 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.8%
Girls: 52.2% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 69 | 71 | 140 |
| 8 | 51 | 60 | 111 |
| 9 | 56 | 57 | 113 |
| 10 | 52 | 61 | 113 |
| 11 | 54 | 59 | 113 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.6% |
| White, Other | 2.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.2% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-02-02 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-12-07 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2016-12-13 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-07-03 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Bowland High | ||
| 2009-06-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-11-13 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2006-01-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-10-02 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2009-06-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-11-13 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2006-01-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-10-02 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 49.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
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.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.38 | Unlock | Unlock |
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:
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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.
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| Name | Distance |
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Grindleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Sawley Road, Grindleton, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 4QS |
0.59 miles |
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Chatburn Church of England Primary School
Sawley Road, Chatburn, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 4AS |
1.28 miles |
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Bolton by Bowland Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Gisburn Road, Bolton-by-Bowland, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 4NP |
2.29 miles |
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Waddington and West Bradford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
West Bradford Road, Waddington, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 3JE |
2.52 miles |
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Clitheroe Pendle Primary School
Princess Avenue, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 2AL |
2.79 miles |
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Clitheroe Brookside Primary School
Bright Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1NW |
2.96 miles |
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St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, Clitheroe
Lowergate, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1AG |
3.28 miles |
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Ribblesdale Nursery School
Queens Road, Clitheroe, BB7 1EL |
3.38 miles |
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St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe
Greenacre Street, St. James C of E Primary Schoo, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1ED |
3.51 miles |
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Edisford Primary School
Edisford Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 2LN |
3.66 miles |
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Gisburn Primary School
Burnley Road, Gisburn, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 4ET |
3.91 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Moorland School Limited
Ribblesdale Avenue, Clitheroe, BB7 2JA |
2.58 miles |
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Clitheroe Royal Grammar School
York Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 2DJ |
2.95 miles |
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Ribblesdale School
Queens Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1EJ |
3.46 miles |