Bow School
Community school · Sixth form
London, E3 3QW
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Bottom 43% in England
16 of 16 in Tower Hamlets
Pupils
1,126
First preferences per place
0.59
2026/27
Absence
6.9%
2024/25
A level average
B
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 47.7 | 43.4 | 43.2 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50% | 37% | 33% | |
| Average English grade | 5.0 | 4.8 | 4.7 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.8 | 4.1 | 4.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 52% | 33% | 36% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.12 | -0.39 | — |
60% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Harris Science Academy East London · 0.3 mi · Not judged · Top 18% in England
- Langdon Park Community School · 0.6 mi · Report card · Bottom 48% in England
- St Paul's Way Trust School · 0.7 mi · Good · Top 16% in England
- Central Foundation Girls' School · 0.8 mi · Report card · Top 17% in England
- Eastlea Community School · 0.8 mi · Not judged · Bottom 21% in England
- Bobby Moore Academy · 1.0 mi · Report card · Top 48% in England
Best secondary schools in Tower Hamlets · Best secondary schools in Greater London
The neighbourhood
Bow School is in Bromley-by-Bow East (typical home £340,000, crime very high).
What is Bow School's Ofsted rating?
Bow School does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does Bow School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Bow School is in the bottom 43% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.