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Bow School

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Bow School

44 Twelvetrees Crescent, Bow, London, E3 3QW

Community school
Pupils
1,173
Ages
11-18
FSM
46.0%
Attainment 8
43.1
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2018

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
43.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
13.5%
Basics 9-5
33.2%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
38.2%
EBacc APS
3.78
EBacc 9-5
13.6%
EBacc 9-4
20.5%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
39.11
A*-A Grades
37.0%
A*-B Grades
64.6%
AAB+ %
19.0%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 72 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Bow School

Bow School is a secondary school in London, Tower Hamlets. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2018 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.1. The school has around 1,173 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: 44 Twelvetrees Crescent, London, E3 3QW | More schools in Tower Hamlets

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Bow School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Sept 2023 — School remains Good
  2. Mar 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Bow School

What is Bow School's Ofsted rating?
Bow School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2018 inspection.
What are Bow School's latest exam results?
Bow School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Bow School located?
Bow School is a secondary school in London, Tower Hamlets (E3 3QW).
How many pupils attend Bow School?
Bow School has around 1,173 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Bow School with other schools?
View Bow School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Tower Hamlets.