The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (106% full)
- 68% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Ages
- 4–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 239
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 68.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mrs Maz Cleave (Head Teacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Outstanding
September 2019 | School Inspection
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
July 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Fant Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8NL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmJubilee Primary School
Primary · Very close
West Borough Primary School
Primary · 332m away
Oakwood Park Grammar School
Secondary · 771m away
Oakwood Park Grammar School
Secondary · 771m away
St Augustine Academy
Secondary · 854m away
St Simon Stock Catholic School
Secondary · 905m away
St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone
Primary · 909m away
Barming Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Bower Grove School's Ofsted rating?
Bower Grove School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bower Grove School?
Bower Grove School currently has 239 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bower Grove School take?
Bower Grove School caters for pupils aged 4 to 16.
Where is Bower Grove School?
Bower Grove School is in Maidstone, ME16 8NL, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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