The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- 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
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 344
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 22.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Lincolnshire
- Head
- Mrs Eleanor Dunstan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
March 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Bowmandale, Barton-upon-Humber, Lincolnshire, DN18 5EE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Bowmandale Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bowmandale Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bowmandale Primary School?
Bowmandale Primary School currently has 344 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bowmandale Primary School take?
Bowmandale Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bowmandale Primary School?
Bowmandale Primary School is in Barton-upon-Humber, DN18 5EE, in the North Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bowmandale Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bowmandale Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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