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Bowness Primary School
Church Street, Little Lever, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 1BT, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
79.6 / 100
Top 20%
Better than 80% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
124
Capacity
156
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
79%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive Key Stage 2 results, this primary school excels in reading, writing, and maths, achieving an expected standard of 86%, placing it in the top 6% nationally. The school has a strong reputation, reflected in its LocaleIQ score of 79.6, which is better than 80% of schools. However, only 14% of students reach a higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 2 October 2018Older 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%. | 86% | Top 6% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 14% | Top 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British63.7%
Asian Pakistani13.7%
Mixed W+B African3.2%
Mixed Other3.2%
White Other3.2%
Other3.2%
Black Other2.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Black African1.6%
Asian Other0.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Location
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53.56203, -2.38284 · BL3 1BT
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN142030
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.bowness.bolton.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Bowness Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Bowness Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 October 2018.
Is Bowness Primary School a good school?
Bowness Primary School scores 79.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 20% 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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