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Bow School
- Secondary
- Tower Hamlets E3 3QW
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Requires Improvement |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make good progress in subjects like English, languages, and science.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Generally, most pupils behave well, but poor behaviour of a few affects learning.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have good subject knowledge and value professional development.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers use effective questioning and useful feedback to deepen understanding.
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers do not challenge low-level disruption effectively.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can be involved as pupil representatives in diversity, race, and gender.
Communication: School keeps close contact with parents to help keep pupils safe.
Parent Satisfaction: Majority of parents are positive about the school; one parent said their daughter quickly felt part of the Bow family.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders deal with conflicts by encouraging respectful attitudes.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders need to ensure that middle leaders evaluate the impact of their work more robustly.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare but dealt with effectively when it happens.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school promotes pupils' personal development and welfare well.
Extracurricular Offerings: There are extensive extra-curricular activities like visits to First World War battlefields and competitions.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Extra-curricular activities enable pupils to deepen their understanding beyond the classroom.
Career Counselling Services: Students receive highly effective impartial careers advice and guidance.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth-form students are well-prepared for life after school with good progress in academic and vocational courses.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Disadvantaged pupils and those with SEN make good progress.
Subjects Offered: Pupils make strong progress in subjects like English, languages, and science, but progress in mathematics dipped in 2017.
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Bow School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 1267 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
100.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Bow is a successful secondary school in Tower Hamlets that has undergone a makeover to become a coed, dynamic learning environment with a high Ofsted rating that offers students a comprehensive and diverse curriculum in a modern, cutting-edge building. At Bow, the mood is quite upbeat right now. We have integrated creative and effective teaching across the curriculum and increased learning opportunities outside of the traditional classroom in order to fulfil our objective of great results for everybody. We use their dynamism, expertise, and wisdom to throw open doors to the global community. Demanding more from ourselves, our kids, our employees, and our partners' parents and partners is the cornerstone of our success. By doing this, we encourage everyone in our community to beyond their own expectations. This enables kids to strive for greatness, whether it be by enrolling at prestigious colleges, obtaining positions with prestigious employers, or starting their own businesses. Instead of deciding where kids should go, it is our responsibility to give them the resources they need to achieve their goals. I genuinely believe that our culture makes this possible by enabling everyone to grow from their errors, seek fresh opportunities, and discover interests they had no idea they possessed. Our standards for everyone at the school are outlined by these ideals. We feel that by embracing them wholeheartedly, our staff will be better equipped to serve the community we serve and that our students will be better prepared for the demands of contemporary society. Students can start living prosperous lives at Bow, a school that can change their lives. I fervently urge everyone already connected to the school to get involved in our community, and I especially invite anyone looking for a secondary school for their child to stop by and take a look around.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 吃瓜天堂 grade |
B+
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A
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A
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-19 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.1 | - | 14 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 50% | 34% | 63% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 4.80% | - | 10.70% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.12 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 46.04% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 60.32% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 35% | 53.54% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 18.86% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 28.07% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.15 | 3.74 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 93.05% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 218 | 128 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 90.19% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 21.33% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 44% | 51.95% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 9% | 2.76% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 13.86% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.05 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 47.36% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% | 61% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 30% | 51.04% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 21.68% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% | 30.82% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.41 | 3.89 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 91.85% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 228 | 138 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 90.9% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 25.15% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 51% | 50% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 13% | 3.75% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 12.2% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | SP | 0.25% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 0.7% | 2.13% |
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Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.24 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 30% 7 | 38.97% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% 4 | 55.31% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 46% | 43.48% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% 6 | 16.21% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% 8 | 24.03% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.55 | 3.42 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 83.11% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 94 | 127 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 80.61% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 27.11% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 44% | 42.06% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 13% | 3.17% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.44% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.33% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.17% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.18 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% 10 | 35.85% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% 4 | 50.69% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 44% | 42.12% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% 12 | 15.73% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% 19 | 21.54% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.64 | 3.2 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 87% | 74.6% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 103 | 135 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 72% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 27.73% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 41% | 40.53% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.2% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.2% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.47% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.47% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.08 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 27% | 33.58% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 47.77% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 56% | 39.12% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 18.08% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 36% | 20.73% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 72.85% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 113 | 129 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 21.08% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 22.85% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 40% | 44.54% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.54% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 0% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.54% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.62% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 24.46 | 26.45 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 24.44 | 24.81 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.80% | 6.21% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 46 | 285 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 87% | 72.93% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 2.67% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 7% | 10.67% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 9.33% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 39.18 | 29.17 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.93 | 27.66 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.9% | 8.05% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 34 | 394 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 91% | 78% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 2.07% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 0% | 5.07% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 10.73% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 23.68 | 26.14 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.64 1 | 22.76 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 5.62% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 30 | 133 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 43% | 68.14% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 3.43% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 28% | 11.43% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 23% | 10.57% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 23.78 3 | 23.33 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 24.71 4 | 22.79 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.3% | 6.01% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 6.83% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.83% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 7.33% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.83% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 26.31 | 25.12 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.57 | 20.43 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 21.4% | 6.42% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 9.6% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.8% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 7.9% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 5.1% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 25th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bow School
Local authority ratio 16 : 1