Robert Blake School vs Polden Bower School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Robert Blake School
Bridgwater
Polden Bower School
Bridgwater
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Special
Type
Foundation school
Foundation special school
Age Range
11–16
4–19
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
None
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
-
Local Authority
Somerset
Somerset
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
1014
260
Capacity
1030
200
Occupancy
98%
130%
FSM %
35.5%
42.4%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
Good
Quality of Education
Requires Improvement
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Requires Improvement
Good
Last Inspected
Oct 2024
May 2024
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
43.6
0.2
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
44.7%
0%
KS2 Reading
-
-
KS2 Maths
-
-
KS2 Writing
-
-