Bowlee Park Community Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Windermere Road Langley Manchester M24 4LA |
| Phone | 01616540257 |
| Reference Number | 133446 |
Bowlee Park Community Primary School has been awarded an overall effectiveness rating of Outstanding during its recent inspection, which marks its first routine evaluation since the COVID-19 pandemic. The school provides a vibrant and supportive environment where pupils thrive academically and personally. All pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are achieving exceptional outcomes thanks to a carefully designed curriculum that integrates ambitious academic goals with enriching social and cultural experiences. Inspectors found that the school's leaders, staff, and governors share a unified vision, which leads to meticulous attention to detail in delivering the curriculum. The school’s commitment to fostering a love for learning is reflected in students' exemplary behavior and enthusiasm. Additionally, the strong personal development opportunities contribute to pupils being well-prepared for future challenges.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 907 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.39%
Girls: 49.61% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 33.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 23.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 52 | 67 | 119 |
| 2 | 70 | 49 | 119 |
| 3 | 61 | 59 | 120 |
| 4 | 74 | 49 | 123 |
| 5 | 55 | 66 | 121 |
| 6 | 62 | 59 | 121 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 51.6% |
| White, Other | 8.7% |
| African | 8.5% |
| Unclassified | 6.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 6% |
| Pakistani | 3.9% |
| Chinese | 3.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.1% |
| Asian, Other | 2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 15 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 09 Mar 2010 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Exceptional quality of education for all pupils
- Strong support for pupils with SEND
- Exemplary pupil behavior and enthusiasm for learning
- Rich variety of enrichment opportunities
- Effective reading and language development integration within the curriculum
- Meticulous attention to detail in curriculum planning
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 17% |
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 | 107 | ||
| Maths | 108 |
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 | 0.9 | ||
| Writing | 3.6 | ||
| Maths | 2.9 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 33 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 21 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 4 | 1 |
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