The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 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 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 54 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 455
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 47.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Jacques (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Middleton Road, Higher Crumpsall, Manchester, Lancashire, M8 4NB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCrumpsall Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Manchester Jewish School for Special Education
Independent · 1.6km away
The King David High School
Secondary · 1.7km away
King David Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Manchester Junior Girls' School
Independent · 1.8km away
Tashbar of Manchester
Independent · 1.8km away
OYY Lubavitch Boys School
Independent · 1.8km away
Cravenwood Community Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Bowker Vale Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bowker Vale Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bowker Vale Primary School?
Bowker Vale Primary School currently has 455 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bowker Vale Primary School take?
Bowker Vale Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bowker Vale Primary School?
Bowker Vale Primary School is in Manchester, M8 4NB, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bowker Vale Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bowker Vale Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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