The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 50 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 478
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 17.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Jo Banks (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bowerham Road, Bowerham, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4BS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Primary · 674m away
Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy
Secondary · 704m away
Lancaster Royal Grammar School
Secondary · 735m away
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Primary · 919m away
Jamea Al Kauthar
Independent · 947m away
Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 979m away
Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Stepping Stones School
Pupil referral unit · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Bowerham Primary & Nursery School?
Bowerham Primary & Nursery School currently has 478 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bowerham Primary & Nursery School take?
Bowerham Primary & Nursery School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bowerham Primary & Nursery School?
Bowerham Primary & Nursery School is in Lancaster, LA1 4BS, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bowerham Primary & Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Bowerham Primary & Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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