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Bowerham Primary & Nursery School
Bowerham Road, Bowerham, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4BS, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
68.7 / 100
Top 31%
Better than 69% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
478
Capacity
532
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with 60% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 63% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably strong, as indicated by a LocaleIQ score of 68.7, which is better than 69% of schools. However, only 12% of pupils achieve the higher standard in these subjects, suggesting room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential.
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Last inspected: 21 September 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 60% | Bottom 37% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 12% | Top 28% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.6%
White Other7.9%
Asian Other3.8%
Other2.7%
Asian Indian1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed Other1.5%
Asian Chinese1.5%
Black African1.5%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
traveller_irish0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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54.04065, -2.79185 · LA1 4BS
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119129
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.bowerham.lancs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Bowerham Primary & Nursery School rated by Ofsted?
Bowerham Primary & Nursery School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 September 2021.
Is Bowerham Primary & Nursery School a good school?
Bowerham Primary & Nursery School scores 68.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 31% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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