Bowmandale Primary School

About Bowmandale Primary School

Welcome to Bowmandale Primary School's website. I hope that this site gives you a good insight into our school and demonstrates our commitment to creating a safe, positive and rewarding environment in which our pupils can learn and grow.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mrs E Dunstan

Rating Breakdown

Based on verified reviews

Safety & Security 4.7

Teaching Quality 4.3

Communication 4.3

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 4.7

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 50 responses • 14.5% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

94% positive 6% negative

My child feels safe at this school

98% positive 2% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

94% positive 4% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

100% positive

My child does well at this school

92% positive 6% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 50 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

15.6

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

71.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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David T

Parent Feb 15, 2022

5.0

"Excellent Teaching and Facilities"

My child is thriving at Bowmandale Primary School and I credit the excellent teaching and facilities for this. The school's commitment to online safety and safeguarding gives me peace of mind as a parent. The teachers are always available to discuss my child's progress and the school's homework policy is clear and manageable.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Emily P

Parent Sep 1, 2021

5.0

"Amazing School Experience"

We have been at Bowmandale Primary School for 2 years now and have had an amazing experience. The facilities are excellent and the staff are so supportive and caring. The school's values of kindness, respect and honesty are clearly demonstrated by the teachers and pupils alike. We feel so lucky to be part of the Bowmandale community.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Rachel E

Parent May 1, 2021

3.0

"Mixed Experience"

We have been at Bowmandale Primary School for 3 years now and have had a mixed experience. The school's facilities are excellent and the staff are generally supportive. However, the school's homework policy can be overwhelming at times and the school's communication with parents could improve. Overall, we are happy with the school but feel that it has room for improvement.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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Sarah J

Parent Aug 20, 2020

4.0

"Wonderful School with Great Values"

I have two children who attended Bowmandale Primary School and we loved our experience. The school's values of kindness, respect and honesty are truly demonstrated by the teachers and pupils. The staff are always available to help and the facilities are excellent. We would highly recommend Bowmandale Primary School to any parent.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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