The short version
Average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 138
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 11.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Trust
- LEARN ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Rebecca Blagburn (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Gunnsbrook Close, Great Bowden, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7HZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMeadowdale Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
The Robert Smyth Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
The Divergent School Harborough
Independent · 1.5km away
Brooke House College
Independent · 1.7km away
St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 2.0km away
Little Bowden School
Primary · 2.1km away
Welland Park Academy
Secondary · 2.2km away
Wellington Place Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School?
Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School currently has 138 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School take?
Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School?
Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School is in Market Harborough, LE16 7HZ, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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