The short version
Primary. 37% capacity.
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 10% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 87
- Capacity
- 37%
- FSM
- 9.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- Trust
- THE 3-18 EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Sam Aiston
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
We have not attached an official inspection report link to this school page yet.
No official inspection report links have been attached to this school page yet.
Location
Squinter Pip Way, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 8PY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Keystone Academy
Free school · Grammar · Very close
Hollyoaks
Independent · 604m away
Oxon CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Radbrook Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Woodfield Infant School & Nursery
Primary · 1.5km away
St George's Junior School
Primary · 1.5km away
The Priory School
Secondary · 1.8km away
Meole Brace School
Secondary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Bowbrook Primary School a selective school?
No. Bowbrook Primary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Bowbrook Primary School?
Bowbrook Primary School currently has 87 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bowbrook Primary School take?
Bowbrook Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bowbrook Primary School?
Bowbrook Primary School is in Shrewsbury, SY5 8PY, in the Shropshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bowbrook Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bowbrook Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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