Special schoolData as of May 2026

Bower Grove School

Fant Lane, Maidstone, ME16 8NL

A Outstanding-rated special school in Maidstone where 0% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Foundation special school

Pupils

239

Ages

4-16

FSM

68.2%

Attainment 8

8.9

Ofsted

Outstanding

Sept 2019

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

7.0%

Writing

7.0%

Maths

3.0%

RWM Combined

0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

8.9

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

0.0%

Basics 9-5

0.0%

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 for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

0.0%

EBacc APS

0.79

EBacc 9-5

0.0%

EBacc 9-4

0.0%

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About Bower Grove School

Bower Grove School is a secondary school in Maidstone, Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2019 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 67 responses), 99% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 8.9. The school has around 239 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Fant Lane, Maidstone, ME16 8NL | More schools in Kent

Ofsted inspection history

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

Nov 2024 — Standards maintained
Sept 2019 — Outstanding
Feb 2014 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Bower Grove School

What is Bower Grove School's Ofsted rating?

Bower Grove School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.

What do parents say about Bower Grove School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 67 responses): 99% of parents would recommend Bower Grove School.

What are Bower Grove School's latest exam results?

Bower Grove School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 8.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Bower Grove School located?

Bower Grove School is a secondary school in Maidstone, Kent (ME16 8NL).

How many pupils attend Bower Grove School?

Bower Grove School has around 239 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Bower Grove School with other schools?

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