How many pupils does Bower Grove School have?

Bower Grove School has 239 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Bower Grove School's Ofsted rating?

Bower Grove School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 September 2019).

How does Bower Grove School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Bower Grove School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 9.1 in 2025/26.

How does Bower Grove School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at Bower Grove School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Bower Grove School?

Bower Grove School is located at Fant Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8NL.

Bower Grove School

Fant Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8NL

Outstanding

Inspected 18 September 2019

Outstanding

Ofsted

9.1

Attainment 8

4–16

Ages

239

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Foundation special school

Type

About Bower Grove School

Bower Grove School is a foundation special school in Maidstone, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–16. It has 239 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 September 2019) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 9.1 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 67.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Foundation special school
Age Range: Ages 4–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 239 / 225 (106%) · over capacity
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 18 September 2019

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

67.1%

Free school meals

1.6%

EAL

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

75%

Sustained destination

72%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

15.6%

Overall absence

39.7%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

38.67

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +2.9 vs 2023/24

6.3

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.6 vs 2023/24

69.4

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -3.5 vs 2023/24

£51,432

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 17% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,517 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

6.97

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£25,750

Spend per pupil

£25,236

Income per pupil

43%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Fant Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8NL
Phone: 01622726773
Head Teacher: Maz Cleave
Website: http://www.bower-grove.kent.sch.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bower Grove School?: Bower Grove School is a foundation special school in Maidstone, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–16.
How many pupils does Bower Grove School have?: Bower Grove School has 239 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Bower Grove School's Ofsted rating?: Bower Grove School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 September 2019).
How does Bower Grove School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Bower Grove School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 9.1 in 2025/26.
How does Bower Grove School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 0% of pupils at Bower Grove School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Bower Grove School?: Bower Grove School is located at Fant Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8NL.

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