Transparency: AMBER Special School

Polden Bower School

A 2026 safeguarding transparency report for Polden Bower School in Somerset (TA6 4GU).

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Reporting Protocol

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No published safeguarding contact found

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Ofsted 2026

Inspection summary

Ofsted Rating Good
Safeguarding Not assessed
Last Ofsted Inspection 24 June 2024
Framework OLD
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School Details

At a glance

Establishment data from the DfE Get Information about Schools (GIAS) register, Bower Lane, Bridgwater, TA6 4GU.

Establishment Type Foundation special school
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Headteacher Mrs Helen Farnell (Executive Headteacher) Ryan Parker-Binns (Head of School)
Number on Roll 247
School Capacity 200
Telephone 01278496386
Website www.poldenbower.org.uk
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