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Bowlee Park Community Primary School
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Bowlee Park Community Primary School
- Primary
- Rochdale M24 4LA
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| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Reading and language development sit at the heart of the curriculum; pupils are well-equipped to learn phonics quickly.
Success of the Curriculum: All pupils benefit from a curriculum that connects ambitious knowledge with rich social and cultural experiences.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Older pupils enjoy reading and read often; staff ensure they are immersed in high-quality texts.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff ensure that pupils who find reading difficult receive frequent individual help to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ conduct in lessons and around the school is exemplary; they live and breathe the school’s values and routines.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff are adept at identifying the needs of pupils with SEND, ensuring support early and effectively.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel included, loved, and respected by staff, contributing to their safety and happiness.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school ensures that nobody is left out, promoting pupils' welfare and safety effectively.
Parent Feedback: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give opinions on their child’s school.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils compete in sports, learn musical instruments, and take on roles like well-being ambassadors.
Teacher Engagement: Staff value the emphasis given to their professional development; they are proud to work here.
Impact on Student Progress: Expert staff take every opportunity to check and consolidate pupils’ knowledge, ensuring thorough understanding.
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About Us
Bowlee Park Community Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 907 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 70% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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When OFSTED visited our school in March 2010, they gave it an excellent rating. "This exceptional school is an incredibly joyful learning community that successfully offers education and care of the highest calibre to all its students."
Our school is located in Middleton, a bustling neighbourhood in the Rochdale borough.
For students aged 3- to 11-years-old, it is a sizable, flourishing primary school.
All of our youngsters receive education of the finest calibre from us.
We mix top-notch instruction with a welcoming and motivating learning atmosphere.
We try to pique kids' interests, broaden their horizons in terms of knowledge and skills, and boost their aspirations.
Both in the classroom and through a range of stimulating encounters in the larger community, our instruction aims to make subjects come to life.
One of the biggest factors on a child's education is support from home, therefore we work closely with all of our parents and carers to get the best results for each child.
The assistance and suggestions from parents and carers are crucial and greatly valued as we work to further improve our school.
I cordially invite you to visit Bowlee Park School with my team of committed faculty, staff, and governors to experience firsthand the wonderful opportunities Bowlee Park School can provide for your child.
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Our school is located in Middleton, a bustling neighbourhood in the Rochdale borough.
For students aged 3- to 11-years-old, it is a sizable, flourishing primary school.
All of our youngsters receive education of the finest calibre from us.
We mix top-notch instruction with a welcoming and motivating learning atmosphere.
We try to pique kids' interests, broaden their horizons in terms of knowledge and skills, and boost their aspirations.
Both in the classroom and through a range of stimulating encounters in the larger community, our instruction aims to make subjects come to life.
One of the biggest factors on a child's education is support from home, therefore we work closely with all of our parents and carers to get the best results for each child.
The assistance and suggestions from parents and carers are crucial and greatly valued as we work to further improve our school.
I cordially invite you to visit Bowlee Park School with my team of committed faculty, staff, and governors to experience firsthand the wonderful opportunities Bowlee Park School can provide for your child.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
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A
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.3 | 25.8 | 24.1 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | 105 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 100 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70% | 55.76% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% | 4.48% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.9 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 109 1 | 101 | 96 |
| Reading | 109 1 | 100 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 85% 1 | 59.86% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 31% 12 | 6.57% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 6.1 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 4.6 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 5.2 | Well Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 108 3 | 98 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 2 | 99 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 86% 16 | 59.44% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% 11 | 5.69% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.5 | Well Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 99 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70% | 55.11% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 5.61% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.4 | Above Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 30th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bowlee Park Community Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1