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Bow School
Goodgraded 13/09/2023Ages 11–181,173 pupils
Bow School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in London, within the Tower Hamlets local authority. The school has around 1,173 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 13/09/2023, Bow School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 43.7 and 37% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in London can view Bow School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 13/09/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points1 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Value added
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 843.2
England avg 45.1 · was 43.4 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.4
Grade 5+ English & maths33%
England avg 45% · was 37% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths61%
England avg 65% · was 52% in 2023/24
EBacc entry38%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.79
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelAbove average
A-level grade (point score)B
APS per entry 39.1
A-level grade (best 3)B
APS best 3: 39.0
AAB or better19%
Retention94%
Value added+0.54
Well above average · 95% CI 0.3 to 0.7
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake45.2%
Free school meals45.2%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language66.4%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled80%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.5%
Attendance93.5%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher14.4
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence15.9%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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