Bowness Primary School

A good academy sponsor led school in Bolton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Bowness Primary School.

Bolton, BL31BT Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

64

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
57.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 68.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
65.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 14.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
2 October 2018
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Church Street
Little Lever
Bolton, BL31BT
Phone
1204333140
Website
bowness.bolton.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
142030
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Church Street, Little Lever, Bolton, BL3 1BT
Website
http://www.bowness.bolton.sch.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
PRESTOLEE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
156 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
132
Free School Meals
50.4% (67 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.0% (4 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
33.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
68.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
14.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
108.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 107.0
2023 103.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
8 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
15
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
132 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.5 per year)

Up 2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"To be better than you have ever been before - Aiming High."

Confident Communicators Healthy Heroes Global Citizens Future Ready Creative Minds

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Bowness Primary School: a nurturing, caring and vibrant school with the highest expectations and aspirations for all our pupils. We strive to provide an exciting learning environment and a broad balanced curriculum that educates, inspires and prepares pupils for a future of possibilities.

Facilities

On-site Little Nessie's Nursery Large grounds Brand new indoor and outdoor provision Church Street, Little Lever, Bolton

Curriculum Highlights

Knowledge-engaged curriculum with progressively mapped skills across key stages Trips, visitors and enrichment activities integral to learning Pastoral support and wellbeing integrated into the curriculum Focus on developing 21st-century citizens with resilience, independence and safe online practices

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Edstart After School Club (Year 4–6) is mentioned as an after-school club for certain year groups.

SEND Provision

SEND and wellbeing related provisions explicitly mentioned include: 1:1 counselling for identified pupils; nurture group interventions; PSHE and wellbeing curriculum; Thrive Education support; Mental Health Champion and Senior Mental Health Lead; Wellbeing club; signposting for parents; referrals to CAMHS.

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