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Bower Grove School

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Bower Grove School

Fant Lane, Maidstone, ME16 8NL

Foundation special school · Ages 4–16 · Mixed

Ofsted
Outstanding
Sept 2019

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

Academic picture

8.9school · 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
7.0%
Writing
7.0%
Maths
3.0%
RWM Combined
0.0%

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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%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

8.9

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/246.246.4
2024/258.946.0

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
2023/24-1.180.00
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% 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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Location & Area

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Oakwood Park Grammar School
0.77 km away · Academy converter
Good
St Augustine Academy
0.85 km away · Academy sponsor led
Requires improvement
St Simon Stock Catholic School
0.91 km away · Academy converter
Good
Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision
1.47 km away · Pupil referral unit
Good
The Maplesden Noakes School
2.14 km away · Academy converter
Good

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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.

  1. Nov 2024 — Standards maintained
  2. Sept 2019 — Outstanding
  3. 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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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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