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Bowbrook House School is a private secondary-stage school in Worcestershire, Worcestershire, with a published age range of 3-16.
Private school Co-ed Ages 3-16 No sixth form listed No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 3-16
- ISI ?
- Standards met
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
Bowbrook House School
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 3-16
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- ISI ?
- Standards met
Overview
Overview
Bowbrook House School grows from a small, all-through community. Children move from the early years towards GCSE age within a Christian day-school setting in Peopleton near Pershore, where security, self-respect, good manners and confidence are treated as daily habits. The school is co-educational and serves ages 3 to 16, without boarding or a sixth form.
The curriculum follows the National Curriculum while adapting teaching to age, ability and interest. Early-years learning is organised through the EYFS framework; older pupils study core subjects with languages, humanities, computing, art, music, drama, food and nutrition, sport and outdoor learning. Provision continues through GCSE, with differentiation intended both to extend pupils ready for more challenge and to support those who need it.
Pupil voice and practical participation shape the wider day. A house system, elected school council and prefect roles connect with assemblies, PSHCCE and the study of different faiths and cultures. Music, sport, drama, art, charity work and opportunities to build independence add texture to the curriculum, while the small setting allows children to be known across several stages.
The joining process includes a visit and interview followed by at least two consecutive full taster days; references are requested before a formal offer, and further tasters and a buddy can support the transition. The route is deliberately personal rather than exam-led, so families need to allow time for the visit, assessment of fit and settling-in process.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 6.1% grade 5+ in English and maths and 42.9 Attainment 8
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Worcestershire and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 42.9
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 6.1%
- EBacc APS
- 3.77
- EBacc entry
- 0%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Worcestershire and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 3-16
- Headteacher
- Mr Christopher Allen
- Pupil roll
- 193 pupils
- Sixth form
- No
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Main Street, Peopleton, Pershore, Worcestershire
- Postcode
- WR10 2EE
- Area
- Worcestershire
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Mr Christopher Allen
School contact
- School phone
- 01905841242
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 01905841242
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 3-16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- £6,452.03 per term for Years 10-11 from September 2026, including VAT
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 42.9 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 6.1% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 6.1% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 3.77 EBacc APS
Inspection
Inspection
Standards met
Latest inspection: 5 March 2024
- Leadership, management and governance
- Standards met
- Quality of education, training and recreation
- Standards met
- Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Standards met
- Social and economic education and contribution to society
- Standards met
- Safeguarding
- Standards met
Quick summary
- Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2024 records an inspection beginning 5 March 2024. The report says the relevant standards were met.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Bowbrook House School handle admissions?
Bowbrook House School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Bowbrook House School?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Bowbrook House School?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Bowbrook House School?
Bowbrook House School is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 5 March 2024.