Bowerhill Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Wiltshire |
| Address | Halifax Road, SN12 6YH |
| School Website | www.bowerhill.wilts.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1225700964 |
| URN | 146343 |
School Census
| Total | 406 |
| Girls/Boys | 220/186 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 54.2%/45.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 3.9% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 55 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 7.6% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 11/06/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 11/06/2024 | Good |
| 01/02/2022 | Requires improvement |
| 25/04/2017 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 11/06/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 01/02/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 25/04/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 64 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5 |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | 1.0 |
| Writing Progress | 1.1 |
| Maths Progress | 1.0 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% |
| Reading | 101 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | -4.2 |
| Writing Progress | -2.7 |
| Maths Progress | -2.7 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 67 |
| As First Preference | 47 |
| As second preference | 13 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 47 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 47 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 89 |
| As First Preference | 47 |
| As second preference | 30 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 48 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 47 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 84 |
| As First Preference | 51 |
| As second preference | 22 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 56 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 51 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 98 |
| As First Preference | 40 |
| As second preference | 39 |
| As third preference | 19 |
| Total Offers Made | 42 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 40 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 95 |
| As First Preference | 52 |
| As second preference | 29 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 58 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 52 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 102 |
| As First Preference | 54 |
| As second preference | 28 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 55 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 54 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 10% |
| not applicable | 67% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 12% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 31% |
| no | 69% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| dont know | 5% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 3% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 90% |
| no | 10% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 85.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 86.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Melksham Oak Community School
(0.27 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: , , SN12 6QZ