Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Local Authority | Leicestershire |
| Address | Gunnsbrook Close, LE16 7HZ |
| School Website | www.greatbowden.leics.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1858463216 |
| URN | 138359 |
School Census
| Total | 123 |
| Girls/Boys | 55/68 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 44.7%/55.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 3.3% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 10 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 11.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 01/10/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was .
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 01/10/2024 | |
| 10/09/2014 | Outstanding |
| 11/03/2010 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 01/10/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 10/09/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 11/03/2010 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% |
| Reading | 109 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 76 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6 |
| Reading | 110 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | 3.8 |
| Writing Progress | -1.8 |
| Maths Progress | -0.1 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | -5.0 |
| Writing Progress | -2.4 |
| Maths Progress | -4.2 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 89% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | -0.9 |
| Writing Progress | -0.1 |
| Maths Progress | -3.1 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.21% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 83 |
| As First Preference | 23 |
| As second preference | 32 |
| As third preference | 28 |
| Total Offers Made | 20 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 19 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.15% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 86 |
| As First Preference | 23 |
| As second preference | 35 |
| As third preference | 27 |
| Total Offers Made | 20 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 20 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 70 |
| As First Preference | 20 |
| As second preference | 30 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 20 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 20 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.05% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 48 |
| As First Preference | 21 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 20 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 20 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.30% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 55 |
| As First Preference | 26 |
| As second preference | 17 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 20 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 20 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.15% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 60 |
| As First Preference | 23 |
| As second preference | 24 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 20 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 20 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.25% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 66 |
| As First Preference | 25 |
| As second preference | 22 |
| As third preference | 19 |
| Total Offers Made | 20 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 20 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.30% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 73 |
| As First Preference | 26 |
| As second preference | 30 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 20 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 20 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 54 |
| As First Preference | 17 |
| As second preference | 27 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 18 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 17 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.37% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 55 |
| As First Preference | 26 |
| As second preference | 17 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 20 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 19 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.23% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 42 |
| As First Preference | 27 |
| As second preference | 8 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 22 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 22 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 79% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 81% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 2% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 86% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 5% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 36% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 86% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 95% |
| no | 5% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 81.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 5.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 84.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.9% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
Ridgeway Primary Academy
(0.47 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: The Ridgeway, , LE16 7HQ