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Bowhill Primary School
Buddle Lane, St Thomas, Exeter, Devon, EX4 1JT, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
41.7 / 100
Bottom 42%
Better than 42% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
464
Capacity
525
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 95%, this primary school offers a supportive environment for children aged 5-11. While 55% of students meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, the percentage achieving the higher standard is notably low at just 1%. Overall, it performs better than 74% of schools nationally in expected standards, making it a solid choice for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 23 November 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%. | 55% | Bottom 26% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 1% | Bottom 20% UK |
Parent View (144 responses)
★★★★★4.3
School keeps me informed
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
My child feels safe
95%
Behaviour is good
95%
I'd recommend this school
95%
My child is happy
94%
My child makes good progress
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
Progress is communicated
94%
School supports development
86%
School has high expectations
85%
School responds to concerns
65%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.7%
White Other9.7%
Other1.7%
Mixed Other1.5%
Asian Indian1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Asian Other1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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50.71534, -3.54906 · EX4 1JT
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN143193
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.bowhill.devon.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Bowhill Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Bowhill Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 November 2016.
Is Bowhill Primary School a good school?
Bowhill Primary School scores 41.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 42% 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 Bowhill Primary School?
Based on 144 Ofsted Parent View responses, Bowhill Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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