Bower Grove School
Foundation special school · Ages 4–16 · Maidstone, Kent
Bower Grove School is a special school in Maidstone, Kent for ages 4–16. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Standards maintained, from the inspection on 20 November 2024.
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Key facts
- Address
- Fant Lane, Maidstone, ME16 8NL
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Ages
- 4–16
- Council
- Kent
- Pupils on roll
- 246 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 67.1% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.4
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Standards maintained Inspected 20 November 2024
Strengths
- “This is a school where pupils’ self-esteem and well-being is prioritised.”
- “The school’s strong support for pupils’ emotional and social development helps to build their resilience and confidence.”
- “As a result, pupils say that they feel protected and enjoy coming to school.”
To improve
- “However, on a few occasions, adaptations to pupils’ work or resources to support learning are not sharply tailored to the individual needs of pupils.”
- “This means that sometimes pupils do not have the right support needed to practice, strengthen and develop knowledge and skills.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 20 December 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 0% | 62% |
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 0% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 8.9 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in Kent.
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- MEPA ACADEMY 1.5 mi No Ofsted grade
- Serenity School Maidstone 1.7 mi No Ofsted grade
- Five Acre Wood School 2.3 mi Outstanding
- OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus 2.9 mi No Ofsted grade
- Leigh Academy Snowfields 3.3 mi Outstanding
- King's Reach Education 3.3 mi No Ofsted grade