Located in High Wycombe, Bowerdean Nursery School is a nursery school, serving pupils aged 2 to 5. The school is a local authority nursery school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Bowerdean Nursery School currently has around 168 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.6% boys and 49.4% girls. Around 0.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 36.9%. white british pupils make up about 13.1% , followed by other white at 10.7%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Gordon Road, High Wycombe, HP13 6AW |
| Website: | www.bowerdean.bucks.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01494521941 |
| School Type: | Local authority nursery school |
| Education phase: | Nursery |
| Local authority: | Buckinghamshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Zoe Staines Mrs Linda Lyons |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 110199 |
Ofsted inspection date: 13/03/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 5 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 168 |
| Number of Boys: | 85 |
| Number of Girls: | 83 |
| Pakistani | 36.90% | 62 |
| White British | 13.10% | 22 |
| Other White | 10.70% | 18 |
| Indian | 9.50% | 16 |
| Other Mixed | 6.00% | 10 |
| Other Asian | 5.40% | 9 |
| Unclassified | 3.60% | 6 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.00% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 3.00% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 2.40% | 4 |
| African | 2.40% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.40% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 1.20% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.60% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowerdean Nursery School Gordon Road , HP13 6AW | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Ball Academy Philip Road , HP13 7JS | 2out of 4 | 621 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hannah Ball School Philip Road , HP13 7JS | - not rated | 623 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechview School Guinions Road , HP13 7NT | - not rated | 896 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechview Academy Guinions Road , HP13 7NT | - not rated | 896 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamilton Primary School Priory Avenue , HP13 6SG | - not rated | 1,383 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terriers Middle School Highworth Close , HP13 7PH | - not rated | 2,023 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellfield Middle School Garratts Way , HP13 5SW | - not rated | 2,040 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Highcrest Academy Hatters Lane , HP13 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 841 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highcrest Community School Hatters Lane , HP13 7NQ | - not rated | 841 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hatters Lane School Hatters Lane , HP13 7NQ | - not rated | 841 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe Amersham Road , HP13 6QT | - not rated | 1,838 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe Amersham Road , HP13 6QT | 3out of 4 | 1,838 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Catholic School Daws Hill Lane , HP11 1PW | - not rated | 1,799 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic School Daws Hill Lane , HP11 1PW | 3out of 4 | 1,799 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crown House School Bassetsbury Manor , Bassetsbury Lane HP11 1QX | - not rated | 330 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chalfonts Independent Grammar School 19 London Road , High Wycombe HP11 1BJ | - not rated | 529 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Woodland Primary Pupil Referral Unit Philip Road , HP13 7JS | - not rated | 648 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange Centre Amersham Hill , HP13 6PQ | - not rated | 1,070 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange Centre 56 Amersham Hill , HP13 6PQ | - not rated | 1,070 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.