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Bow School
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- 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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Bow School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 1264 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
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 |
| Snobe grade |
B+
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A-
|
A
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14 | 15.5 | 14.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
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 | 0.05 | 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% | 47.24% | 32.7% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% | 61.1% | 45.2% |
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% | 50.72% | 24.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 21.34% | 12.93% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% | 30.41% | 17.08% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.41 | 3.89 | 2.96 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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% | 92.19% | 90.41% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 228 | 138 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 91.29% | 86.28% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 25.29% | 34.06% |
| School sixth forms | 51% | 50.52% | 30.68% |
| Sixth form colleges | 13% | 4.05% | 10.44% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 11.67% | 11.12% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | SP | 0.24% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 0.67% | 2.15% |
Exam Result Not Published
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 | 39.5% | 29.2% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% 4 | 56% | 43.33% |
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 | 46% | 43.2% | 25.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% 6 | 16.13% | 11.41% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% 8 | 24.03% | 16.42% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.55 | 3.45 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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% | 83.74% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 94 | 127 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 81.16% | 84.05% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 27.21% | 33.38% |
| School sixth forms | 44% | 42.37% | 31.08% |
| Sixth form colleges | 13% | 3.79% | 8.48% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.47% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.05% | 2.77% |
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 | 36.3% | 29.12% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% 4 | 51.44% | 42.55% |
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% | 41.3% | 24.65% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% 12 | 15.67% | 11.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% 19 | 21.37% | 15.92% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.64 | 3.23 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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% | 75.69% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 103 | 134 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 72.94% | 73.89% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 27.31% | 28.38% |
| School sixth forms | 41% | 41.31% | 31.43% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.06% | 9.11% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.19% | 5.91% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.44% | 2.97% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.44% | 2.07% |
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% | 34.15% | 29.45% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 48.67% | 43.01% |
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% | 38.96% | 25.18% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 18.19% | 14.63% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 36% | 20.85% | 16.18% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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% | 74.14% | 85.18% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 113 | 130 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 25.86% | 58.14% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 23.5% | 30.59% |
| School sixth forms | 40% | 44.79% | 32.04% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.5% | 9.01% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 0% | 5.68% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.79% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.79% | 2.46% |
A level exam result
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 | 39.18 | 29.29 | 33.36 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.93 | 27.87 | 32.43 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.9% | 8.09% | 17.63% |
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 | 377 | 249 |
| Students staying in education | 91% | 77.75% | 60.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 2.19% | 4.98% |
| Students entering employment | 0% | 5.19% | 17.76% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 10.69% | 10.71% |
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 | 26.52 | 29.34 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.64 1 | 23.36 | 28.6 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 5.93% | 12.99% |
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 | 131 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 43% | 68.27% | 57.23% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 3.6% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 28% | 11.73% | 21.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 23% | 10.07% | 8.81% |
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 | 23.8 | 28.97 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 24.71 4 | 23.45 | 28.76 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.3% | 6.04% | 13.27% |
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 | - | 7.08% | 31.71% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.92% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 7.46% | 15.82% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.92% | 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 | 25.59 | 26.71 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.57 | 21.34 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 21.4% | 6.95% | 12.59% |
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 | - | 9.64% | 36.45% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 5% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 8% | 20.08% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.64% | 4.25% |
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Holidays 2023/24
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 23rd Oct 2023 - 27th Oct 2023 |
| Winter Holidays | 25th Dec 2023 - 5th Jan 2024 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 12th Feb 2024 - 16th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Holidays | 29th Mar 2024 - 12th Apr 2024 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 27th May 2024 - 31st May 2024 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2024 - |
Terms Dates 2023/24
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 1st Sep 2023 - 22nd Oct 2023 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 28th Oct 2023 - 24th Dec 2023 |
| Spring Term | 6th Jan 2024 - 11th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Term-2 | 17th Feb 2024 - 28th Mar 2024 |
| Summer Term | 13th Apr 2024 - 26th May 2024 |
| Summer Term-2 | 1st Jun 2024 - 23rd Jul 2024 |
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