Bow School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Bow School
Address: 44 Twelvetrees Crescent, Bow
Town/City: London
Postcode: E3 3QW
Telephone Number: 02 0753 5525
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Executive Headteacher: Mr Danny Lye
Capacity: 1350
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1126 (65% boys & 35% girls)
Enrollment: 83% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 47.7%

Location and administration

URN: 100965
DfE Number: 211/4024
UKPRN: 10015151
UPRN: 6192434
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Tower Hamlets (E09000030)
Constituency: Poplar and Limehouse (E14001430)
Electoral Ward: Bromley South (E05009322)

Easting & Northing: 538190E, 182375N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 31' 26.49" N 0° 0' 33.63" W
Plus Code: 9C3XGXFR+J7

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  5. Old Palace Primary School (0.6km)
  6. Onelab College (0.6km)
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  8. Childrens House Nursery School (0.6km)
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  10. St Agnes RC Primary School (0.8km)
Governors

  • Mr Mohammed Ali - Governor. Appointed on 17 April 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 October 2026.
  • Ms Clare Ansdell - Governor. Appointed on 24 June 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 June 2030.
  • Dr Phillip Bennett-Richards - Governor. Appointed on 10 July 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 July 2026.
  • Mrs Marina Bhonsale - Governor. Appointed on 17 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 October 2029.
  • Ms Sarah Bowmer - Governor. Appointed on 24 June 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 June 2030.
  • Mr Danny Hassell - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 23 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 March 2029.
  • Mr Kobirul Islam - Governor. Appointed on 9 October 2026 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 5 October 2030.
  • Mrs Shazna Khatun - Governor. Appointed on 8 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 July 2030.
  • Mr Daniel Victor James Lye - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2016 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Oliver Marks - Governor. Appointed on 2 July 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 1 July 2029.
  • Mr Dinkesh Miesuria - Governor. Appointed on 8 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 July 2030.
  • Mr Abdihaken Mohamed - Governor. Appointed on 17 October 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 March 2026.
  • Mr Shams Shams - Governor. Appointed on 12 March 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 9 March 2029.
  • Mr Selam Shibru - Governor. Appointed on 4 December 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 1 December 2028.
  • Ms Khaleda Zaman - Governor. Appointed on 3 July 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 July 2028.