Bowlish Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Bowlish Wells Road Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 5JQ |
| Reference Number | 123672 |
Bowlish Infant School continues to demonstrate good performance and maintains a welcoming environment where pupils feel safe and happy. The staff creates a vibrant learning atmosphere that encourages enthusiasm and cooperation among pupils, fostering kindness as a core value. The curriculum is broad and ambitious, offering engaging workshops and events that enhance learning experiences for students. Although there are high expectations for all pupils, some areas of the curriculum are still being developed to ensure comprehensive education.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 113 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 45.13%
Girls: 54.87% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 20 | 37 |
| 2 | 20 | 18 | 38 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.8% |
| White, Other | 4.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 27 Apr 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 27 Apr 2022 | School inspection |
| 13 Oct 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 15 Mar 2017 | Short inspection |
| 07 Nov 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Mar 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 16 Mar 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 14 May 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and happy in a friendly school environment.
- Kindness is a core value, supported by initiatives like 'kindness ambassadors'.
- The school has a broad and ambitious curriculum.
- Teachers effectively support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Consistent teaching of phonics from Reception to Year 2 helps develop early reading skills.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils have gaps in their knowledge that are not identified quickly enough.
- A reduction in opportunities for pupils to engage in clubs and activities due to recent pauses.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 24 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 4 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery
Waterloo Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5HE |
0.56 miles |
|
St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School
Paul Street, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5LA |
0.62 miles |
|
Croscombe Church of England Primary School
Long Street, Croscombe, Wells, Somerset, BA5 3QL |
1.2 miles |
|
St Aldhelms Church School
Chelynch Park, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4PL |
2.27 miles |
|
Oakhill Church School
Oakhill, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 5AQ |
2.62 miles |
|
Horrington Primary School
West Horrington, Wells, Somerset, BA5 3EB |
3 miles |
|
Evercreech Church of England Primary School
Paradise Crescent, Evercreech, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6EH |
3.76 miles |
|
Stoke St Michael Primary School
Moonshill Road, Stoke St Michael, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 5LG |
3.81 miles |
|
Stoberry Park School
North Road, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2TJ |
3.87 miles |
|
St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School
Lovers Walk, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2QL |
4.11 miles |
|
St Cuthbert's Church of England Junior School
Keward Avenue, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1TS |
4.36 miles |
|
St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School
Keward Walk, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1TZ |
4.39 miles |
|
All Hallows School
Cranmore Hall, Shepton Mallet, BA4 4SF |
4.4 miles |
|
Ditcheat Primary School
Ditcheat, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6RB |
4.85 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Whitstone
Charlton Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5PF |
0.78 miles |
|
The Mendip School
Edmund Rack Road, Prestleigh, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4FZ |
2.91 miles |
|
Wells Cathedral School
15 The Liberty, Wells, BA5 2ST |
3.91 miles |
|
The Blue School
Kennion Road, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2NR |
4.34 miles |