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Bowmansgreen Primary School
Telford Road, London Colney, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 1PH, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
10.8 / 100
Bottom 11%
Better than 11% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
335
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in KS2 expected outcomes, where it ranks in the top 92% nationally for reading, writing, and maths. However, only 3% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging the most able learners. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 62% recommending the school, which may be a consideration for prospective families.
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Last inspected: 10 February 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 41% | Bottom 8% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (79 responses)
★★★★★3.4
My child is happy
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
My child feels safe
86%
Good range of subjects
84%
My child makes good progress
80%
School keeps me informed
73%
School has high expectations
72%
Progress is communicated
70%
I'd recommend this school
62%
Behaviour is good
61%
School supports development
58%
School responds to concerns
51%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British61.5%
White Other6.6%
Asian Bangladeshi6.3%
Mixed W+Asian4.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.2%
Asian Other3.0%
Mixed Other3.0%
Asian Indian2.4%
Mixed W+B African2.1%
Asian Chinese1.5%
Black African1.5%
Other0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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51.72188, -0.30098 · AL2 1PH
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117187
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Bowmansgreen Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Bowmansgreen Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 February 2016.
Is Bowmansgreen Primary School a good school?
Bowmansgreen Primary School scores 10.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 11% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Bowmansgreen Primary School?
Based on 79 Ofsted Parent View responses, Bowmansgreen Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 69% across all parent survey questions.
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