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Bowden House School

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Bowden House School

Firle Road, Seaford, BN25 2JB

Community special school · Ages 5–18 · Boys

Ofsted
Good
Jul 2014

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

11.1school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
N/A
Writing
N/A
Maths
N/A
RWM Combined
N/A

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
11.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
0.0%
Basics 9-5
0.0%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

11.1

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24Not available46.4
2024/2511.146.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24Not available0.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% data available for 2024/25 only

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.30
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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Nearby secondary schools

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Seaford Head School
1.47 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding
Cuckmere House School
1.93 km away · Academy special converter
Good
Seahaven Academy
4.45 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
Peacehaven Community School
7.26 km away · Academy converter
Good
Northease Manor School
9.7 km away · Other independent special school

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About Bowden House School

Bowden House School is a secondary school in Seaford, Tower Hamlets. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2014 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 11.1. The school has around 38 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Firle Road, Seaford, BN25 2JB | More schools in Tower Hamlets

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Nov 2023 — School remains Good
  2. Jul 2014 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Bowden House School

What is Bowden House School's Ofsted rating?
Bowden House School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2014 inspection.
What are Bowden House School's latest exam results?
Bowden House School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 11.1. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Bowden House School located?
Bowden House School is a secondary school in Seaford, Tower Hamlets (BN25 2JB).
How many pupils attend Bowden House School?
Bowden House School has around 38 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Bowden House School with other schools?
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