The short version
Below-average SATs results. 88% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
1%
-7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 464
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 15.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- EXETER LEARNING ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Anna Lopez (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Buddle Lane, St Thomas, Exeter, Devon, EX4 1JT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTorlands Academy
Academy · Very close
West Exe Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation
Nursery · Very close
Belong School Devon
Independent · 459m away
Montgomery Primary School
Primary · 470m away
St Thomas Primary School
Primary · 708m away
St Gabriel's CofE Primary School
Primary · 713m away
Barley Lane School
Special school · 780m away
West Exe School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Bowhill Primary School?
Bowhill Primary School currently has 464 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bowhill Primary School take?
Bowhill Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bowhill Primary School?
Bowhill Primary School is in Exeter, EX4 1JT, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bowhill Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bowhill Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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