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Bowland High
Riversmead, Sawley Road, Grindleton, Clitheroe BB7 4QS
Bowland High is a non-selective academy. It has about 560 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In December 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Achievement Through Collaboration Trust. (Witton Park Academy is also a member.)
Particular strengths include Destinations, Attendance, Disadvantaged pupils and Attainment. Relative weaknesses include Representation and Finances.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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Destinations: Excellent. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high. Show details
Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very low.
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are excellent. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Attainment: Above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is very low.
Progress: About average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both out of balance with the local community. Show details
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.

Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
No A-level data
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