Bowden House School

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Performance Score

Overall school rating

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome

75.0

/ 100 normalized

Weight: 100.0%

Raw: Good

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Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

Progress 8 score 40.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

Progress 8 score 25.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score 20.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
Continue in education or training 20.0%
Sustained employment 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training 40.0%
Sustained employment 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good

Overall effectiveness: Good
Last inspected: 8 July 2014
Previous grade: Good
Quality of education: 9
Behaviour & attitudes: 9
Personal development: 9
Leadership & management: Good
Safeguarding: 9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS

Address: Firle Road

Seaford, BN252JB
Phone: 1323893138
Website: bowdenhouse.school

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 100986
Type: Community special school
Phase: Special
Address: Firle Road, Seaford, BN25 2JB
Website: https://bowdenhouse.school
Age range: 5-18
Gender: Boys
Religious character: Does not apply
School status: Open
Capacity: 40 pupils
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form: Yes
Nursery: No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils: 40
Free School Meals: 84.8% (34 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 100.0% (40 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 81.9%; Needs improvement
Persistent Absence: 46.7%; Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 2 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 3; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 40 pupils; 5-18

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Education is the key that unlocks the golden door to freedom."

We Not Me empathy social responsibility kindness integrity generosity honesty

Extracurriculars

Sports

kayaking canoeing stand up paddleboarding windsurfing sailing archery rock climbing orienteering navigation mountain and hill walking BMX? not listed

Facilities

Adventure Centre for Education (ACE) On-site vocational training garage for car and motorbike restoration Forestry provision (planned) Residential living facilities (sleeping-in rooms) On-site dining facilities

Curriculum Highlights

Stage Not Age curriculum with eleven levels VIEW data application for live progress data Dedicated Reading curriculum Outdoor Adventurous Activity (OAA) curriculum Outdoor education and ACE integration 24-hour curriculum across academic and care time

Wraparound Care

Residential school with a 24-hour curriculum.

Admissions Criteria

Includes availability of space in the required year group; a Statement of Special Educational Needs or EHC Plan; support of the placing Local Authority and Social Services Department for Looked After Children; active support and commitment from parents/carers; belief Bowden House can meet the student’s needs; ability to learn in a class group of up to six students; compatibility in learning and residential environments; understanding and acceptance of the expectations stated in the Student Handbook.