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 |
Overall, Bowland High has maintained a good level of performance following an outstanding judgment in its previous inspection. The school fosters a positive environment where pupils enjoy their time, display good behavior, and are well-supported by dedicated staff. There is a strong focus on high expectations for achievement, including specific support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they access the full curriculum. However, the inspection identified some areas for improvement, particularly in the consistency of behavior management during social times and the need for more effective assessment strategies in the classroom.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 615 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.97%
Girls: 52.03% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 62 | 79 | 141 |
| 8 | 72 | 68 | 140 |
| 9 | 53 | 59 | 112 |
| 10 | 56 | 57 | 113 |
| 11 | 52 | 57 | 109 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.8% |
| White, Other | 2.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 1% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 07 Dec 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Dec 2022 | School inspection: |
| 13 Dec 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Jul 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 04 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Bowland High | |
| 04 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Nov 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 13 Nov 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 11 Jan 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Jan 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Oct 2000 | Full inspection |
| 02 Oct 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Leaders have high expectations of all pupils.
- Pupils enjoy a wide range of extracurricular activities.
- Curriculum is ambitious and well-designed for all pupils.
- Strong support for pupils with SEND to help them achieve.
- Effective careers provision ensuring pupils are well-informed about their next steps.
- Positive relationships fostered between teachers and pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent assessment strategies among some teachers.
- Management of behavior during social times needs improvement.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 47.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 42.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 68.5% |
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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 182 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 112 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 9 | 0 |
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2.29 miles |
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2.52 miles |
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2.58 miles |
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2.79 miles |
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2.96 miles |
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3.28 miles |
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3.38 miles |
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3.51 miles |
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3.66 miles |
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2.95 miles |
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Ribblesdale School
Queens Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1EJ |
3.46 miles |