Bower Grove School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Bower Grove School
Address: Fant Lane
Town/City: Maidstone
County: Kent
Postcode: ME16 8NL
Telephone Number: 01622 726773
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 4-16
Type: Foundation special school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Head Teacher: Mrs Maz Cleave
Capacity: 225
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 246 (87% boys & 13% girls)
Enrollment: 109% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 67.1%

SEN Provisions

  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health

Location and administration

URN: 119036
DfE Number: 886/7032
UKPRN: 10015127
UPRN: 200003676068
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Maidstone (E07000110)
Constituency: Maidstone and Malling (E14001349)
Electoral Ward: Fant & Oakwood (E05015599)

Easting & Northing: 573709E, 154868N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 16' 1.66" N 0° 29' 19.4" E
Plus Code: 9F327F8Q+VF

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Miss Maisie Alger - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mrs Maddie Arnold-Jones - Governor. Appointed on 20 September 2017 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 19 September 2029.
  • Mrs Elizabeth Burrows - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Tracey Butler - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mrs Katherine Candy - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mrs Marion Cleave - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Steve Davies - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 November 2026.
  • Mrs Joanna Hillcock - Governor. Appointed on 14 September 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 September 2027.
  • Ms Michelle Jones - Governor. Appointed on 26 June 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 25 June 2029.
  • Mr Mark Kirby - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 March 2027.
  • Mr Mark Kirby - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 March 2027.
  • Mr Chris Moor - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mr Matthew Richard Payne - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 1 September 2022.
  • Mrs Chi Ribbans-Opara - Governor. Appointed on 11 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 January 2026.
  • Mrs Kate Rigby - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mrs Denise Thursby - Governor. Appointed on 19 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 March 2030.
  • Mrs Alison White - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2026.