Bowesfield Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Northcote Street Stockton-on-Tees TS18 3JB |
| Phone | 01642601890 |
| Reference Number | 111540 |
Bowesfield Primary School is performing well and has made significant improvements since its last inspection, moving from requires improvement to good. The school creates a welcoming environment where pupils feel happy and respected, and many of them quickly integrate into the school community, particularly those who speak English as an additional language. The early years provision stands out as outstanding, with children gaining confidence and developing strong communication skills.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 339 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.92%
Girls: 48.08% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 49.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 59.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 24.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 30 | 50 |
| 2 | 23 | 20 | 43 |
| 3 | 25 | 23 | 48 |
| 4 | 12 | 16 | 28 |
| 5 | 22 | 16 | 38 |
| 6 | 28 | 27 | 55 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 36.6% |
| African | 20.6% |
| White, British | 10.6% |
| Asian, Other | 8% |
| White, Other | 5.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 5% |
| Indian | 2.4% |
| White & Asian | 2.1% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2024 | School inspection: |
| 05 Oct 2021 | School inspection: |
| 13 Jun 2018 | Short inspection |
| 23 Sep 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 25 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 09 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Oct 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are happy and feel a strong sense of belonging in the school.
- Early years provision is outstanding, with exemplary activities that promote children's development.
- Teachers effectively support pupils with English as an additional language.
- The curriculum is ambitious and reflects the diverse cultures of the pupil population.
- Strong leadership and cooperation between governors and staff enhance school improvement.
Areas for Improvement
- Gaps in pupils' knowledge in a few foundation subjects are not consistently identified.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 56% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 104 | ||
| Maths | 102 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.5 | ||
| Writing | 2.2 | ||
| Maths | 0.3 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 16 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Stockton
Parkfield Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 3SY |
0.17 miles |
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Oxbridge Lane Primary School
Oxbridge Lane, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, TS18 4DA |
0.32 miles |
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Mill Lane Primary School
Wellington Street, Stockton-on-Tees, Teesside, TS18 1QX |
0.56 miles |
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Hartburn Primary School
Adelaide Grove, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 5BS |
0.9 miles |
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The Oak Tree Academy
Newham Grange Avenue, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 0SE |
0.96 miles |
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St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
Westbury Street, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 6NE |
0.97 miles |
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St Bede's Catholic Academy
Green Lane, Stockton-on-Tees, Teesside, TS19 0DW |
0.98 miles |
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Mandale Mill Primary School
Thorntree Road, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 8AP |
1.02 miles |
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Harewood Primary School
Eric Avenue, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 7JJ |
1.05 miles |
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Village Primary School
Windsor Road, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 8PW |
1.14 miles |
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Whitehouse Primary School
Dunelm Road, Elm Tree, Whitehouse Primary School, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 0TS |
1.43 miles |
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Holy Trinity Rosehill CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
Upsall Grove, Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 7QU |
1.53 miles |
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St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
St John's Way, Ragworth, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 0FB |
1.54 miles |
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Thornaby Church of England Primary School
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1.64 miles |
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St Mark's Church of England Primary School
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1.65 miles |
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Green Gates Academy
Melton Road, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, TS19 0JD |
1.66 miles |
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Stockton
Fairfield Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 7PL |
1.7 miles |
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Fairfield Primary School
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1.72 miles |
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Bader Primary School
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1.75 miles |
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St Gregory's Catholic Academy
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1.79 miles |
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Hartwell School
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0.82 miles |
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The Education Training Collective
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0.91 miles |
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The Grangefield Academy
Oxbridge Avenue, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 4LE |
1.03 miles |
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Ian Ramsey Church of England Academy
Fairfield Road, Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 7AJ |
1.24 miles |
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North Shore Academy
Talbot Street, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, TS20 2AY |
1.34 miles |
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Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy
Bishopton Road West, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, TS19 0QH |
1.38 miles |
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St Patrick's Catholic College, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
Baysdale Road, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, Teesside, TS17 9DE |
1.52 miles |
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Thornaby Academy
Baysdale Road, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 9DB |
1.63 miles |
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Abbey Hill Academy
Ketton Road, Hardwick Estate, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 8BU |
1.9 miles |
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Westlands Academy
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2.23 miles |
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Teesside High School
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2.26 miles |
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Macmillan Academy
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2.34 miles |
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Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth
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2.39 miles |
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Kiora Hall
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2.41 miles |
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Acklam Grange School
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2.45 miles |
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Red House School
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2.45 miles |
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King Edwin School
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2.62 miles |
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All Saints Church of England Academy
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2.75 miles |
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The Northern School of Art
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3.03 miles |
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Outwood Academy Acklam
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