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Bowling Park Primary School
New Cross Street, West Bowling, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 8BT, Bradford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
66.0 / 100
Top 34%
Better than 66% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
633
Capacity
708
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 71% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 33% nationally. Parent satisfaction is also notable, with 80% expressing they would recommend the school. However, only 11% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 26 February 2013Older 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%. | 71% | Top 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Parent View (25 responses)
★★★★★3.9
My child feels safe
92%
School keeps me informed
92%
Behaviour is good
92%
My child is happy
88%
My child makes good progress
88%
Good range of subjects
88%
Progress is communicated
84%
I'd recommend this school
80%
School has high expectations
80%
Good range of extra-curricular
76%
School supports development
76%
School responds to concerns
48%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani43.1%
White Other13.0%
Black African9.0%
Gypsy/Roma8.2%
White British6.3%
Other5.8%
Mixed W+Asian4.1%
Mixed Other4.1%
Asian Indian2.1%
Asian Other1.1%
Black Other1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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53.77727, -1.74960 · BD5 8BT
School details
Local authorityBradford
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN149232
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.bowlingpark.school/
Frequently asked questions
What is Bowling Park Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Bowling Park Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 February 2013.
Is Bowling Park Primary School a good school?
Bowling Park Primary School scores 66.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 34% 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 Bowling Park Primary School?
Based on 25 Ofsted Parent View responses, Bowling Park Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
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