Polden Bower School

Bower Lane, Bridgwater, TA6 4GU

Foundation special school for ages 4–19 in Bridgwater. Mixed intake.

Polden Bower School is a foundation special school in Bridgwater, Somerset. It serves boys and girls aged 4 to 19, has a sixth form and special classes, and supports a wide range of needs including sensory impairments, autism, speech and language needs, and learning difficulties. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024.

The school says it is an all-age special school for children and young people with Education, Health and Care Plans, designed around transitions as pupils grow, with provision spanning early communication, structured learning and practical secondary pathways.

Ages 4–19 · All-through

247 pupils · On roll

Foundation special school · Mixed

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Primary applications close on 15 January 2027; secondary applications close on 31 October 2026. Sign in and create a planner to keep the deadline and school visits together. See Somerset’s deadlines and how to apply →