The short version
Above-average SATs results. 89% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 43% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+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 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 68 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 633
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 43.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Trust
- EXCEED ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Salma Rahman (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
New Cross Street, West Bowling, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 8BT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPark Aspire Alternative Provision Academy
Academy · Very close
The Fountain School
Independent · 315m away
St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Primary · 383m away
St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 831m away
Oastlers School
Special school · 943m away
Bradford Beacon School
Independent · 1.0km away
Bankfoot Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Bradford Academy
All-through · Grammar · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Bowling Park Primary School?
Bowling Park Primary School currently has 633 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bowling Park Primary School take?
Bowling Park Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bowling Park Primary School?
Bowling Park Primary School is in Bradford, BD5 8BT, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bowling Park Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bowling Park Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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