Bowman Academy

About Bowman Academy

Bowman Academy is a specialist all-through school for pupils aged 4-16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. We provide a tailored curriculum designed to prepare pupils to be confident, successful and resilient individuals who make outstanding progress and are prepared for life after school.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Toby Ellis

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.7

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 4.3

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 4.3

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

2.1

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.

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

Reviews 4

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Emily B Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"An amazing school for our children"

We are so grateful to have found Bowman Academy for our child. Their emphasis on emotional intelligence and social skills has been a game-changer. The staff are always supportive and the facilities are excellent. We can't recommend this school enough!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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David H Unconfirmed

Parent Feb 1, 2022

4.0

"A good experience, but some room for improvement"

We've been pleased with our child's progress at Bowman Academy, but we do feel that the communication with parents could be better. The therapies and extra-curricular activities are excellent, though!

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Rachel K Unconfirmed

Parent Dec 1, 2021

5.0

"A school that truly cares"

The values of trust, honesty and respect are truly lived out here. Our child feels safe and supported, and the staff are always available to talk. We're so grateful for this wonderful community!

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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James T Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 1, 2020

5.0

"A great experience for our son"

We were a bit worried about our son's transition to secondary school, but Bowman Academy made it seamless. Their focus on mental health and wellbeing really helped him thrive. We're so proud of the person he's become!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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