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Bower Grove School
Maidstone·South East·Special School
All-throughSpecial SchoolAges 4–16Co-edDoes not apply
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In terms of academic performance, Bower Grove School has a Progress 8 score of -1.18 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 6.2, 4% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths.
The school has 239 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 15.6%, 55% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 17.1%.
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Bower Grove School has a Progress 8 score of -1.18, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 6.2. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
4% of students at Bower Grove School achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
11% met the expected standard in reading and 7% in maths.
Bower Grove School has an overall absence rate of 17.1%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at Bower Grove School is 15.6%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Bower Grove School has 239 pupils on roll.
55% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
100% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
Bower Grove School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted following an inspection in September 2019 (6 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Bower Grove School is overdue for reinspection.
An "Outstanding" rating means Ofsted found the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership to all be of the highest standard. Only around 18% of schools in England hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Bower Grove School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
149/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
45/mo
30% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 8.3 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7
Bus Stops
14
Within 500m
Nearest Station
East Farleigh Rail Station
1.2km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Special school data note
Special schools serve pupils with specific needs and follow adapted curricula. Standard exam metrics like Attainment 8 may not reflect the school's educational quality or the progress pupils actually make.
6.1
Above Average
/ 10
Data Score
Computed from 18 government data points. Not based on student reviews.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.