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Polden Bower School
Bridgwater·South West·Special School
All-throughSpecial SchoolAges 4–19Co-edDoes not apply
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Polden Bower School is an all-through special school in Bridgwater, South West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this special school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
The school has 247 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 21.0%, 24% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 9.8%.
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Polden Bower School has an overall absence rate of 9.8%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at Polden Bower School is 21.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Polden Bower School has 247 pupils on roll.
24% 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
Polden Bower School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in May 2024. Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Polden Bower School is next inspection expected around 2028.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Polden Bower 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
476/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
194/mo
41% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 6.8 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 5.6
Bus Stops
13
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Bridgwater 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.
5.4
Average
/ 10
Data Score
Computed from 16 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.