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Bowden House School
- Middle Deemed Secondary
- Seaford BN25 2JB
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| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve GCSEs in multiple subjects and re-engage positively with education.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Lessons are undisturbed by poor behavior; adults respond calmly and consistently.
Qualifications and Training: Additional staff training in phonics is in progress.
Current Educational Practices: Shared training and curriculum development across departments.
Strengths and Challenges: Skilled at spotting early signs of struggle; need for a consistent reading program.
Opportunities for Involvement: Partnership with parents to improve attendance.
Communication: Parents appreciate the care and support provided.
Parent Satisfaction: 'One of the best things we did.'
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff morale strong; considerate of well-being.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Innovative approach to tracking and celebrating student progress.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Family atmosphere and clear expectations foster confidence.
Extracurricular Offerings: Trips and activities provide experiences beyond the classroom.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Opportunities for discussing topical issues.
Career Counselling Services: Individual discussions about futures; visits to fairs, colleges, and businesses.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Attending local college courses in practical subjects.
Managing and Supporting SEND: All pupils have an education, health and care plan.
Subjects Offered: Strong art course; pupils achieve well in GCSE art.
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Bowden House School is a top rated, Middle Deemed Secondary, Boys school located in East Sussex, South East.
It has 40 students from age 5-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 2 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Middle Deemed Secondary | Middle Deemed Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools |
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| Ofset report | Good | - |
| Age range | 5-18 | 7-19 |
| Gender | Boys | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 2.2 | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | £9,833 to £10,666 |
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 | - | 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 | 13.7 | 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 | 0% | 46.04% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 10% | 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 | 0% | 53.54% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 18.86% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 28.07% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.32 | 3.74 | 2.83 |
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 | 67% | 93.05% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 9 | 128 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 56% | 90.19% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 21.33% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 51.95% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.76% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 22% | 13.86% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 11% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 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 | -0.95 | 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 | 19.9 | 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 | 0% | 47.36% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 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 | 0% | 51.04% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 21.68% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 30.82% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.4 | 3.89 | 2.97 |
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 | 86% | 91.85% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 7 | 138 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 90.9% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 86% | 25.15% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 50% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.75% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 12.2% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.25% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 0.7% | 2.13% |
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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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 38.97% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 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 | - | 43.48% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 16.21% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 24.03% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.42 | 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 | - | 83.11% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 4 | 127 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 80.61% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 27.11% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 42.06% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.17% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.44% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.33% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 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 | -0.36 | 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 | 15.4 | 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 | 0% | 35.85% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 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 | 0% | 42.12% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 15.73% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 21.54% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.43 | 3.2 | 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 | - | 74.6% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 9 | 135 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 72% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 27.73% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 33.58% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 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 | - | 39.12% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 18.08% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 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 – 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 | - | 72.85% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 6 | 129 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 21.08% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 22.85% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 44.54% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.54% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.54% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.62% | 2.45% |
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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
2 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bowden House School
Local authority ratio 16 : 1