Bowerham Primary & Nursery School

Type Primary
Age Range 2-11
Religion Does not apply
Address BOWERHAM ROAD
BOWERHAM
LANCASTER
LANCASHIRE
LA1 4BS
Phone 0152463999
Reference Number 119129

Description

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Bowerham Primary & Nursery School is a dynamic and inclusive learning community in Lancaster, UK, located at LA1 4BS. Some highlights about the school include:

  1. Broad Curriculum: Offers a primary and nursery education that caters to the holistic development of its students, focusing on personal growth, academic achievement, and emotional well-being.
  2. Fantastic Facilities: The renovated building, completed in 2020, boasts a range of high-quality spaces for teaching and learning, including modern classrooms and inviting social areas.
  3. Extensive Outdoor Spaces: Provides extensive outdoor learning areas, including a wildflower garden and playground.
  4. Parental Encouragement: Encourages parents to play an integral role in their children's learning journeys through events, workshops, and regular communication.
  5. Extra Curricular Activities: Offers an array of clubs for children, including sporting activities, performing arts, and technology-focused clubs.
  6. Caring Culture: Promotes a nurturing environment that fosters respect, resilience, and positive social behaviors.

The school's motto, "Learn, Grow, Achieve at Bowerham," encapsulates its mission to inspire children, empowering each individual to embrace their full potential. Bowerham Primary & Nursery School is dedicated to helping every child reach their own unique goals while developing into confident, capable, and compassionate young adults.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 503
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 53.28%
Girls: 46.72%

Year Groups

Year Number of pupils
1 59
2 60
3 60
4 60
5 60
6 60

Ofsted Rating Good
Last Inspection Date 2022-01-08
Date Description Report
2021-09-21 School inspection: School inspection:
2018-01-30 Short inspection Short inspection
2012-12-04 Full inspection: Full inspection:
2009-12-02 Full inspection: Full inspection:
2006-11-30 Full inspection: Full inspection:
2001-05-08 Full inspection Full inspection

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 68% Upgrade Upgrade
Pupils meeting a higher standard 7% Upgrade Upgrade

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 105 Upgrade Upgrade
Maths 105 Upgrade Upgrade

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 -3.4 Upgrade Upgrade
Writing -3.1 Upgrade Upgrade
Maths -2.8 Upgrade Upgrade

How many students meet the standards

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.

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.

2023 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference Upgrade Upgrade
Second Preference 84 0
Third Preference 53 0
From another Local Authority 0 0

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GCSE Attainment

Attainment 8 score percentile

Students getting 5 or more GCSE's at grade 9-4 (A-C)

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