The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (108% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 100 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 907
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 33.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- Head
- Mrs Aleksandra Hartshorne
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Windermere Road, Langley, Manchester, M24 4LA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEdgar Wood Academy
Secondary · 573m away
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton
Primary · 662m away
Elizabeth House School
Independent · 1.2km away
Parkfield Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Sunny Brow Nursery School
Nursery · 1.2km away
Little Heaton Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Middleton Parish Church School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Anne's Church of England Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Bowlee Park Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bowlee Park Community Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bowlee Park Community Primary School?
Bowlee Park Community Primary School currently has 907 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bowlee Park Community Primary School take?
Bowlee Park Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bowlee Park Community Primary School?
Bowlee Park Community Primary School is in Manchester, M24 4LA, in the Rochdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bowlee Park Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bowlee Park Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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