Bowden House School
URN: 100986 • Seaford BN25 2JB
Overview
- Name
- Bowden House School
- URN
- 100986
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 44.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Neil Wells (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01323893138
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Firle Road, Seaford BN25 2JB
Summary
Bowden House School is a community special school located in Seaford, Tower Hamlets, specifically designed for boys aged 9 to 16+. With a current enrolment of 38 students and a capacity of 40, the school aims to provide a stable and supportive environment that fosters educational achievement and personal growth. The school prioritises a holistic approach, integrating care and education to address the social, emotional, and mental health needs of its students.
The curriculum at Bowden House includes a blend of academic and vocational training, with opportunities for students to engage in motor mechanics, food technology, and expressive arts. The school also promotes outdoor learning through its Adventure Centre for Education (ACE) and is developing a forestry provision. Students are encouraged to participate actively in their Individual Learning Plans, helping them take responsibility for their education and future pathways.
Bowden House School employs a collaborative staffing structure, where care and education teams work closely to ensure each student's needs are met. The school also maintains strong communication with families to support students’ overall well-being and educational progress, making it a nurturing community for young learners.
The curriculum at Bowden House includes a blend of academic and vocational training, with opportunities for students to engage in motor mechanics, food technology, and expressive arts. The school also promotes outdoor learning through its Adventure Centre for Education (ACE) and is developing a forestry provision. Students are encouraged to participate actively in their Individual Learning Plans, helping them take responsibility for their education and future pathways.
Bowden House School employs a collaborative staffing structure, where care and education teams work closely to ensure each student's needs are met. The school also maintains strong communication with families to support students’ overall well-being and educational progress, making it a nurturing community for young learners.
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Nearby alternatives
- Cuckmere House School (51.5)
- College Central (45.2)
- Cuckmere House School (45.2)
- Downshead School (45.2)
- Newlands Manor School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Tower Hamlets
- Age range
- 5 - 18
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 40
- Pupils
- 38
- Boys
- 38
- Girls
- 0
- FSM %
- 69.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- East Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 38 | 38 | 0 | 40 | 69.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 40 | 40 | 0 | 40 | 59.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 40 | 40 | 0 | 40 | 60.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 40 | 40 | 0 | 40 | 60.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 38 | 38 | 0 | 40 | 58.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 37 | 37 | 0 | 40 | 24.20 |
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