The short version
Above-average SATs results. 79% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 86% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- 40% 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
86%
+24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 124
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 39.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Trust
- PRESTOLEE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Sophie Wright
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Church Street, Little Lever, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 1BT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLittle Lever School
Secondary · Very close
St Teresa's RC Primary School
Primary · 353m away
St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 353m away
St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever
Primary · 494m away
Mytham Primary School
Primary · 931m away
Ladywood School
Academy · 1.2km away
Masefield Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
All Saints CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Bowness Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bowness Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bowness Primary School?
Bowness Primary School currently has 124 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bowness Primary School take?
Bowness Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bowness Primary School?
Bowness Primary School is in Bolton, BL3 1BT, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bowness Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bowness Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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