Bower Grove School
URN: 119036 • Maidstone ME16 8NL
Overview
- Name
- Bower Grove School
- URN
- 119036
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 59.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Maz Cleave (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 01622726773
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Fant Lane, Maidstone ME16 8NL
Summary
Bower Grove School is a foundation special school located in Maidstone, Kent, catering to children and young people aged 4 to 16 with a range of learning difficulties and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. The school has a capacity of 225 pupils and currently serves 239 students, many of whom have Autism Spectrum Conditions, communication difficulties, or ADHD. Admission is based on an assessment of special educational needs and the issuance of an Education Health Care Plan by the local authority.
The school emphasizes a high-quality education tailored to diverse learning styles and abilities, ensuring that each pupil's individual needs are met. In addition to the main site, Bower Grove operates a satellite provision at West Borough Primary School, which supports primary-aged pupils with neurodiversity who can thrive in a mainstream curriculum with specialized support.
Bower Grove School promotes a collaborative approach, encouraging active participation from parents and carers. The governing body includes representatives from various backgrounds, ensuring a well-rounded perspective on school governance and community engagement.
The school emphasizes a high-quality education tailored to diverse learning styles and abilities, ensuring that each pupil's individual needs are met. In addition to the main site, Bower Grove operates a satellite provision at West Borough Primary School, which supports primary-aged pupils with neurodiversity who can thrive in a mainstream curriculum with specialized support.
Bower Grove School promotes a collaborative approach, encouraging active participation from parents and carers. The governing body includes representatives from various backgrounds, ensuring a well-rounded perspective on school governance and community engagement.
Useful links
- Governors' Welcome (governance)
- Pupil Sickness/Absence Reporting (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Upcoming Events (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Five Acre Wood School (73.7)
- Snowfields Academy (70.0)
- Shernold School (63.4)
- St Helens Montessori School (48.3)
- King's Reach Education (48.0)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 239 | 210 | 29 | 225 | 68.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 241 | 215 | 26 | 225 | 66.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 232 | 211 | 21 | 225 | 55.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 232 | 211 | 21 | 214 | 55.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 231 | 210 | 21 | 214 | 51.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 225 | 201 | 24 | 208 | 43.60 |
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