The short version
Below-average SATs results. 80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 41% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
41%
-21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 335
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 22.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Louise Fleming (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Telford Road, London Colney, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 1PH
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSaint Bernadette Voluntary Catholic Primary Academy
Primary · Very close
London Colney Primary & Nursery School
Primary · 622m away
Samuel Ryder Academy
All-through · Grammar · 2.0km away
Clore Shalom School
Primary · 2.1km away
Radlett Lodge School
Independent · 2.4km away
Windermere Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Bowmansgreen Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bowmansgreen Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bowmansgreen Primary School?
Bowmansgreen Primary School currently has 335 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bowmansgreen Primary School take?
Bowmansgreen Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bowmansgreen Primary School?
Bowmansgreen Primary School is in St Albans, AL2 1PH, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bowmansgreen Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bowmansgreen Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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