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Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School
Gunnsbrook Close, Great Bowden, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7HZ, Leicestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
62.7 / 100
Top 37%
Better than 63% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
138
Capacity
157
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 60% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 63% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 95% expressing they would recommend the school. However, only 10% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in pushing more students to excel.
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Last inspected: 1 October 2024Quality 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%. | 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%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Parent View (42 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
98%
My child is happy
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
My child makes good progress
98%
Good range of subjects
95%
Behaviour is good
95%
I'd recommend this school
95%
School supports development
95%
Progress is communicated
93%
School keeps me informed
91%
School has high expectations
86%
School responds to concerns
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.2%
Mixed Other7.2%
Mixed W+Asian5.1%
White Other2.2%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.7%
White Irish0.7%
Location
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52.49148, -0.90640 · LE16 7HZ
School details
Local authorityLeicestershire
RegionEast Midlands
URN138359
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.greatbowden.leics.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 October 2024.
Is Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School a good school?
Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School scores 62.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 37% 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 Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School?
Based on 42 Ofsted Parent View responses, Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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