Located in Lancaster, Bowerham Primary & Nursery School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a community 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.
Bowerham Primary & Nursery School currently has around 478 pupils on roll, which is about 90% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.6% boys and 46.4% girls. Around 17.6% 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.
Overall absence at the school is 4.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (73.6%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Bowerham Road, Lancaster, LA1 4BS |
| Website: | www.bowerham.lancs.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 0152463999 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Lancashire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Jo Banks |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 119129 |
Ofsted inspection date: 21/09/2021
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 532 |
| Number of Pupils: | 478 |
| Number of Boys: | 256 |
| Number of Girls: | 222 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 8.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 73.60% | 352 |
| Other White | 7.90% | 38 |
| Other Asian | 3.80% | 18 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.70% | 13 |
| Indian | 1.90% | 9 |
| White and Asian | 1.70% | 8 |
| Other Mixed | 1.50% | 7 |
| Chinese | 1.50% | 7 |
| African | 1.50% | 7 |
| Pakistani | 1.00% | 5 |
| Unclassified | 1.00% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 3 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.60% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.40% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greaves Park Nursery School Bowerham Road , LA1 3AN | - not rated | 234 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Appletree Nursery School Milking Stile Lane , LA1 5QB | 3out of 4 | 1,891 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Nursery School Milking Stile Lane , LA1 5QB | - not rated | 1,931 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowerham Primary & Nursery School Bowerham Road , LA1 4BS | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster Balmoral Road , LA1 3BT | 3out of 4 | 737 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster Bowerham Road , LA1 4HT | 4out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School Scotforth Road , LA1 4SE | 3out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School High Street , LA1 1LD | 3out of 4 | 1,120 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ripley St Thomas Church of England High School Ashton Road , LA1 4RS | - not rated | 769 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy Ashton Road , LA1 4RS | 4out of 4 | 769 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Royal Grammar School East Road , LA1 3EF | - not rated | 803 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Lancaster Royal Grammar School East Road , LA1 3EF | 3out of 4 | 803 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Girls' Grammar School Regent Street , LA1 1SF | - not rated | 1,024 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martin's College Bowerham Road , LA1 3JD | - not rated | 238 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamea Al Kauthar Ashton Road , LA1 5AJ | - not rated | 1,034 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Stepping Stones School Bowerham Road , LA1 4HT | 4out of 4 | 1,127 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookside School The Storey Institute , Meeting House Lane LA1 1TH | - not rated | 1,337 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| George Fox School Castle Park , LA1 1YQ | - not rated | 1,428 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.