239
Pupils · 2024/25
1%
EAL · 2024/25
40%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Standards maintained
Ofsted inspection · 20/11/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityKent
PhaseAll-through
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio6.7:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Bower Grove School · All-through · Kent
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
239
Pupil : teacher ratio
6.7
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
1%
FSM eligible
69%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
16%
Persistent absence
40%
Contact
Address
Fant Lane, Maidstone, ME16 8NL
Local authority
Kent
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 239 | 6.3 | 100% | 1% | 69% | 16% | 40% |
| 2023/24 | 241 | 6.9 | 100% | 2% | 67% | 17% | 38% |
| 2022/23 | 238 | 6.7 | 100% | 2% | 64% | 16% | 39% |
| 2021/22 | 232 | 6.7 | 100% | 2% | 60% | 10% | 35% |
| 2020/21 | 231 | 6.8 | 100% | 2% | 58% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 227 | 6.9 | 100% | 1% | 55% | 8% | 25% |
| 2017/18 | 216 | 6.5 | 100% | 2% | 53% | 8% | 26% |
| 2016/17 | 208 | 6.2 | 100% | 2% | 56% | 11% | 30% |
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