Bower Park Academy

A good academy converter school in Havering. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Bower Park Academy.

Romford, RM14YY Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
42.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.54
English & Maths grade 4+ %
55.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 62.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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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
13 September 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Havering Road
Romford, RM14YY
Phone
1708730244
Website
bowerpark.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139307
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Havering Road, Romford, RM1 4YY
Website
http://www.bowerpark.co.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
EMPOWER LEARNING ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
963 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,025
Free School Meals
35.6% (365 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.5% (46 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
87.3%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
36.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
41.4
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.5
English Attainment 8:
9.6
Maths Attainment 8:
8.6
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
11.8
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.5
Ebacc English:
96.0%
Ebacc Entry:
17.0%
Ebacc Humanities:
91.0%
Ebacc Languages:
61.0%
Ebacc Maths:
97.5%
Ebacc Sciences:
97.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.54
Progress 8 Range:
-0.74 to -0.34

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
28 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
171
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,025 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Respect Effort Aspiration Progress

Facilities

Extensive PE facilities, including a full-size, all-weather AstroTurf pitch Comprehensive computer networks, including networked internet access Extensive science facilities Drama and music studio A well-equipped Learning Resource Centre A homework centre, open each evening A personal learning programme, including a wide range of sporting and other extra-curricular activities

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and balanced curriculum Three pathways with the same option subjects Year groups: Year 7 Curriculum, Year 8 Curriculum, Year 9 Curriculum, and Options Learning journeys explain what you’ll study each term, the big questions you’ll explore, and the skills you’ll build Subject pages cover Art and Design, Citizenship, Personal, Social and Health Education, Computer Science, Dance, Design and Technology, Drama, English, Food Preparation and Nutrition, French, Geography, Health and Social Care, History, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Religious Education, Science, Sociology, Spanish Wow Words

Admissions Criteria

Empower Learning Academy Trust is the admissions authority for the academy. Our Determined Admissions arrangements can be found via Havering Council.

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