The short version
Above-average SATs results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- 12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp 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 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% 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, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 360
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 11.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Head
- Mr Brendan Brannigan (HeadTeacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2019 | Short Inspection
Short inspection
December 2015 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Scotland Road, Little Bowden, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 8AY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWelland Park Academy
Secondary · 767m away
St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
The Divergent School Harborough
Independent · 1.1km away
Brooke House College
Independent · 1.2km away
Meadowdale Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
The Robert Smyth Academy
Secondary · 1.7km away
Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Wellington Place Primary School
Primary · 2.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Little Bowden School's Ofsted rating?
Little Bowden School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Little Bowden School?
Little Bowden School currently has 360 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Little Bowden School take?
Little Bowden School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Little Bowden School?
Little Bowden School is in Market Harborough, LE16 8AY, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Little Bowden School have a sixth form?
No, Little Bowden School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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