Polden Bower School

About Polden Bower School

Polden Bower is an all age special school which caters for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities aged between 4 and 19 years. We have a team of dedicated and passionate staff who work hard for every child and young person and strive for excellence in everything that they do.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Ryan Parker-Binns

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 5.0

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

20.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

12.4

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

Note: Progress 8 scores are not available for 2024-25 and 2025-26 academic years due to COVID-19 impact on prior attainment data.

Additional Information

21 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily P. Unconfirmed

Parent Mar 1, 2022

5.0

"Wonderful Support for our Child's Progress"

We are so grateful for the wonderful support Polden Bower has given our child. The facilities are amazing and the staff are so caring and dedicated. We particularly appreciate the pastoral team and the work they do to help our child with their emotional well-being.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Ryan B. Unconfirmed

Parent Oct 1, 2021

5.0

"Polden Bower is a Real Community"

This school feels like a real community, with teachers and staff who genuinely care about each child. The school's values of 'Believe You Can' are truly evident in everything they do. My child loves the rebound room and the immersive room is amazing!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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James S. Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 1, 2020

4.0

"Polden Bower did their Best"

We were pleased with the effort Polden Bower put into supporting our child, particularly in terms of their EHCP. However, we sometimes struggled to get in touch with the right person and felt that communication could be improved.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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