Bow School
44 Twelvetrees Crescent, Bow, London, E3 3QWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bow School is a secondary school in Tower Hamlets for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 109 schools in Tower Hamlets. It ranks 16th of 17 secondary schools in Tower Hamlets. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 March 2018, report published 2 May 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 September 2023
Pupils enjoy coming to this ambitious, forward-looking school, where they become 'world- ready' and 'career-ready'. Pupils embrace leaders' high aspirations. All pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve very well. The school is determined to prepare pupils for the next stage of life and learning. Students in the growing sixth form succeed in their studies. Many go on to top universities and successful careers. The curriculum is broad and ambitious. It matches, and sometimes exceeds, the requirements of the national curriculum. The school has made sure that the curriculum reflects the community and its diversity and also aims at expanding pupils' horizons. In lessons and beyond, there is a wealth of opportunities for pupils to develop their cultural capital. Pupils learn the school's values of respect, determination, adaptability, curiosity and responsibility. These are woven through the pastoral curriculum and are evident in classroom interactions. Pupils appreciate that staff seek and consider their views. Pupils and sixth-form students are safe. They behave respectfully and are keen to learn. Reported bullying is rare. When it does happen, it is dealt with effectively.
What the school should improve
- In some lessons, staff do not provide pupils with sufficient opportunity to practise and extend their spoken language. As a result, some pupils struggle to articulate their understanding. The school should ensure that pupils have sufficient opportunity to practise speaking with accuracy and fluency.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
220 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
42 students
Average A level grade B, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,126 pupils on roll, with places for 1,350
Schools near Bow School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| East London Arts & Music | 0.1 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Harris Science Academy East London | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Attainment 8: 56.9 |
| Langdon Park Community School | 0.6 miles | Report card: Expected standard | Attainment 8: 43.5 |
| St Paul's Way Trust School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 51.8 |
| Eastlea Community School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 41.6 |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Danny Lye
- Phone
- 02075365525
- Address
- 44 Twelvetrees Crescent, Bow, London, E3 3QW
- Local authority
- Tower Hamlets
- URN
- 100965
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.