Polden Bower School Catchment Area
Polden Bower School is a foundation special not applicable school in Bridgwater, Somerset , serving pupils aged 4–19, with 247 pupils, and a capacity of 200 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
4–19
Age range
247
Pupils
200
Capacity
124%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Polden Bower School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Polden Bower School is set by Somerset and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Somerset before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Somerset catchment area documents →Polden Bower School — School Information
- Full address
- Bower Lane, Bridgwater, TA6 4GU
- Local authority
- Somerset
- School type
- Foundation special school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 4–19 years
- Free school meals
- 43.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 123938
Other Not applicable Schools in Bridgwater
If Polden Bower School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Bridgwater are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Polden Bower School
Is Polden Bower School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Polden Bower School currently has 247 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 200 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Polden Bower School? ▾
Admission to Polden Bower School is managed by Somerset. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Polden Bower School cover? ▾
Polden Bower School is a not applicable school in Bridgwater, Somerset, serving pupils aged 4–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Polden Bower School? ▾
Polden Bower School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.