The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 160
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 22.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- Trust
- GREAT HEIGHTS ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Jamie Stuttard (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Stainland Road, Stainland, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX4 9HU
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHolywell Green Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
The Greetland Academy
Primary · 2.3km away
Barkisland CofE VA Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Moorlands Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
Primary · 2.5km away
The Brooksbank School
Secondary · 2.7km away
West Vale Academy
Primary · 2.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Bowling Green Academy's Ofsted rating?
Bowling Green Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bowling Green Academy?
Bowling Green Academy currently has 160 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bowling Green Academy take?
Bowling Green Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bowling Green Academy?
Bowling Green Academy is in Halifax, HX4 9HU, in the Calderdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bowling Green Academy have a sixth form?
No, Bowling Green Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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