The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (124% full)
- 44% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Ages
- 4–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 247
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 43.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Head
- Mrs Helen Farnell (Executive Headteacher) Ryan Parker-Binns (Head of School) (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
April 2022 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
March 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Bower Lane, Bridgwater, TA6 4GU
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRobert Blake School
Secondary · Very close
Hamp Nursery and Infants' School
Primary · Very close
Hamp Academy
Primary · Very close
Penrose School
Special school · 694m away
Bridgwater Centre
Pupil referral unit · 754m away
Westover Green Community School
Primary · 942m away
Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre
Primary · 942m away
Somerset Bridge Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Polden Bower School's Ofsted rating?
Polden Bower School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Polden Bower School?
Polden Bower School currently has 247 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Polden Bower School take?
Polden Bower School caters for pupils aged 4 to 19.
Where is Polden Bower School?
Polden Bower School is in Bridgwater, TA6 4GU, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Polden Bower School have a sixth form?
Yes, Polden Bower School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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