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Little Bowden School
Scotland Road, Little Bowden, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 8AY, Leicestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
47.5 / 100
Bottom 48%
Better than 48% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
360
Capacity
420
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 68% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 41% nationally. Parent satisfaction is also notable, with 79% of parents recommending the school. However, only 3% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in stretching more able learners.
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Last inspected: 14 January 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 68% | Top 41% 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 (81 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
School keeps me informed
89%
Good range of subjects
89%
My child feels safe
86%
Behaviour is good
85%
My child makes good progress
84%
My child is happy
82%
Progress is communicated
80%
I'd recommend this school
79%
School has high expectations
75%
School supports development
73%
School responds to concerns
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.8%
White Other6.7%
Mixed W+Asian4.7%
Mixed Other2.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Gypsy/Roma1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Other0.6%
traveller_irish0.6%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Black African0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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52.47319, -0.91239 · LE16 8AY
School details
Local authorityLeicestershire
RegionEast Midlands
URN119936
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Little Bowden School rated by Ofsted?
Little Bowden School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 January 2025.
Is Little Bowden School a good school?
Little Bowden School scores 47.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 48% 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 Little Bowden School?
Based on 81 Ofsted Parent View responses, Little Bowden School receives a satisfaction score of 76% across all parent survey questions.
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