Bowburn Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Crowtrees Lane Bowburn County Durham DH6 5FP |
| Phone | 01913770497 |
| Reference Number | 114087 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 400 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52%
Girls: 48% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 35.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 23.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 14 | 41 |
| 2 | 26 | 25 | 51 |
| 3 | 29 | 26 | 55 |
| 4 | 29 | 17 | 46 |
| 5 | 24 | 20 | 44 |
| 6 | 21 | 23 | 44 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.8% |
| African | 4.3% |
| White, Other | 3.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% |
| Indian | 1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-02-14 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-23 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2019-01-17 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2014-11-26 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-01-15 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2010-04-21 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-02-13 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-04-29 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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 | 108 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
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 | 2.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -1.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -0.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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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.
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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.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Coxhoe Primary School
Cornforth Lane, Coxhoe, Durham, DH6 4EJ |
1.67 miles |
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Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Beal Walk, High Shincliffe, Shincliffe C of E Primary School, Durham, County Durham, DH1 2PN |
1.67 miles |
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Cassop Primary School
Cassop, Durham, DH6 4RA |
1.86 miles |
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Kelloe Primary School
Front Street, Kelloe, DH6 4PG |
2.12 miles |
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West Cornforth Primary School
High Street, West Cornforth, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 9HP |
2.15 miles |
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Tudhoe Colliery Primary School
Front Street, Tudhoe Colliery, Tudhoe Colliery Primary School, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6TJ |
2.93 miles |
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Sherburn Primary School
Cookshold Lane, Sherburn Village, Durham, County Durham, DH6 1DU |
3.08 miles |
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Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy
Cleves Cross, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8QY |
3.13 miles |
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Laurel Avenue Community Primary School
Laurel Avenue, The Woodlands, Durham, DH1 2EY |
3.13 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate
Mill Lane, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 2JQ |
3.27 miles |
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St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School
Church Street, Durham, DH1 3DQ |
3.28 miles |
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St Hild's College Church of England Aided Primary School, Durham
Renny's Lane, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 2HZ |
3.31 miles |
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Tudhoe Moor Nursery School
Tudhoe Moor, Spennymoor, DL16 6EX |
3.37 miles |
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Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School
Broom Road, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8AN |
3.39 miles |
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St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont
Thorndale Road, Belmont, DH1 2AQ |
3.45 miles |
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St Charles' Catholic Primary School, Tudhoe
Durham Road, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6SL |
3.47 miles |
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Durham Gilesgate Primary School
Kepier Crescent, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 1PH |
3.54 miles |
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Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School
Dean Bank, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8PP |
3.56 miles |
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Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School
The Links, Belmont, Durham, DH1 2AG |
3.56 miles |
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Springmoor Grange School
Durham Road, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6SQ |
3.61 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Durham High School for Girls
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3.08 miles |
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Belmont Community School
The Links, Belmont, Durham, DH1 2AG |
3.58 miles |
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Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation
|
3.58 miles |
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Durham Sixth Form Centre
Providence Row, The Sands, Durham, County Durham, DH1 1SG |
3.82 miles |
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Ferryhill School
Merrington Road, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8RW |
4.09 miles |
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St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham
North End, Durham, DH1 4NG |
4.32 miles |
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Durham Johnston Comprehensive School
Crossgate Moor, Durham, County Durham, DH1 4SU |
4.36 miles |
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Whitworth Park Academy
Whitworth Lane, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 7LN |
4.62 miles |
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Durham Trinity School & Sports College
Dunholme Close, Aykley Heads, Durham, DH1 5WB |
4.64 miles |
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The Meadows School
Whitworth Lane, Spennymoor, DL16 7QW |
4.66 miles |
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The Oaks Secondary School
Rock Road, Spennymoor, DL16 7DB |
4.67 miles |
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Elemore Hall School
Pittington, Elemore Hall School, Durham, DH6 1QD |
4.72 miles |
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Aycliffe Secure Centre
Care of: Durham County Council, Ferryhill, DL17 0SD |
4.85 miles |