Bowesfield Primary School is a primary school in Stockton-on-Tees, serving pupils aged 3 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.
Bowesfield Primary School currently has around 339 pupils on roll, which is about 81% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.9% boys and 48.1% girls. Around 49.8% 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 7.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 25.5%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 36.6%. african pupils make up about 20.6% , followed by white british at 10.6%
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: | Northcote Street, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 3JB |
| Website: | http://www.bowesfieldprimary.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01642601890 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Stockton-on-Tees |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Joanne Vollands-Ross |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 111540 |
Ofsted inspection date: 27/02/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 339 |
| Number of Boys: | 176 |
| Number of Girls: | 163 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 25.5% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 36.60% | 124 |
| African | 20.60% | 70 |
| White British | 10.60% | 36 |
| Other Asian | 8.00% | 27 |
| Other White | 5.60% | 19 |
| Other Mixed | 5.00% | 17 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.90% | 10 |
| Indian | 2.40% | 8 |
| White and Asian | 2.10% | 7 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 2.10% | 7 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.80% | 6 |
| Other Black | 0.90% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 0.90% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowesfield Primary School Northcote Street , TS18 3JB | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School Parkfield Road , TS18 3SY | - not rated | 294 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Stockton Parkfield Road , TS18 3SY | 3out of 4 | 294 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxbridge Lane Primary School Oxbridge Lane , TS18 4DA | - not rated | 568 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxbridge Lane Primary School Oxbridge Lane , TS18 4DA | 3out of 4 | 568 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grangefield Academy Oxbridge Avenue , TS18 4LE | 4out of 4 | 1,814 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grangefield School and Technology College Oxbridge Avenue , TS18 4LE | - not rated | 1,814 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ian Ramsey Church of England Aided Comprehensive School Fairfield Road , Fairfield TS19 7AJ | - not rated | 2,176 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ian Ramsey Church of England Academy Fairfield Road , Fairfield TS19 7AJ | 3out of 4 | 2,176 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Shore Academy Talbot Street , TS20 2AY | 4out of 4 | 2,353 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Education Training Collective Harvard Avenue , Thornaby TS17 6FB | - not rated | 1,604 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockton Sixth Form College Bishopton Road West , TS19 0QD | - not rated | 2,117 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartwell School Yarm Road , Stockton TS18 3TN | - not rated | 1,446 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrensfield School Wrensfield Road , TS19 0AT | - not rated | 1,533 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Primrose Hill School Durham Road , TS19 0DZ | - not rated | 2,293 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greengates Primary Pupil Support Centre Melton Road , Thornaby TS19 0JD | - not rated | 2,918 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Gates Academy Melton Road , TS19 0JD | 3out of 4 | 2,918 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.