Bowden House School, based in Seaford, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 5 to 18. The school is a community special school and operates as a boys school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Bowden House School currently has around 38 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 100% boys and % girls. Around 69.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 18.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 46.7%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 39.5%. other white pupils make up about 15.8% , followed by other mixed at 10.5%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around SUPP of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (SUPP) , including SUPP who stay in school sixth forms and SUPP progressing to further education , while SUPP enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Firle Road, Seaford, BN25 2JB |
| Website: | https://bowdenhouse.school |
| Telephone: | 01323893138 |
| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Tower Hamlets |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Neil Wells |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 100986 |
Ofsted inspection date: 08/07/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 18 |
| Gender: | Boys |
| School Capacity: | 40 |
| Number of Pupils: | 38 |
| Number of Boys: | 38 |
| Number of Girls: | 0 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 18.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 46.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 39.50% | 15 |
| Other White | 15.80% | 6 |
| Other Mixed | 10.50% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 7.90% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 7.90% | 3 |
| Other Black | 5.30% | 2 |
| African | 5.30% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.60% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 2.60% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 2.60% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaford Primary School Wilkinson Way , BN25 2JF | 3out of 4 | 359 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cradle Hill Community Primary School Lexden Road , BN25 3BA | 3out of 4 | 833 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Annecy Catholic Primary School Annecy Catholic Primary School , Sutton Avenue BN25 4LF | 3out of 4 | 1,384 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Annecy Catholic Primary School Sutton Avenue , BN25 4LF | - not rated | 1,384 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chyngton School Millberg Road , BN25 3ST | - not rated | 1,725 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaford Head School Arundel Road , BN25 4LX | 4out of 4 | 1,603 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaford Head Community College Arundel Road , BN25 4LX | - not rated | 1,603 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowden House School Firle Road , BN25 2JB | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bo Peeps Independent School Wilmington Road , Claremont Road BN25 2EH | - not rated | 598 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St. John's School (Seaford) Firle Road , BN25 2HU | - not rated | 618 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrims School Firle Road , BN25 2HX | - not rated | 627 yd | Non-maintained special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalvington School Firle Road , BN25 2JE | - not rated | 964 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.