Bowling Park Primary School
URN: 107234 • Bradford BD5 8BT
Overview
- Name
- Bowling Park Primary School
- URN
- 107234
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Matthew Langley (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- New Cross Street, Bradford BD5 8BT
Summary
Bowling Park Primary School is a community school located in Bradford, serving a mixed-gender student body of 671 pupils, with a capacity of 708. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive environment, with approximately 48.6% of students eligible for free school meals, reflecting the diverse socio-economic background of the local community.
The school focuses on delivering a well-rounded curriculum designed to meet the needs of all learners. Emphasis is placed on both academic achievement and personal development, ensuring that students are equipped with the skills necessary for future success. The school encourages parental involvement and community engagement, fostering a supportive network for students and families alike.
Bowling Park Primary School prioritises the well-being of its pupils, offering various support services to help children thrive both academically and socially. The ethos of the school promotes respect, resilience, and responsibility, aiming to create a positive learning environment where every child can flourish.
The school focuses on delivering a well-rounded curriculum designed to meet the needs of all learners. Emphasis is placed on both academic achievement and personal development, ensuring that students are equipped with the skills necessary for future success. The school encourages parental involvement and community engagement, fostering a supportive network for students and families alike.
Bowling Park Primary School prioritises the well-being of its pupils, offering various support services to help children thrive both academically and socially. The ethos of the school promotes respect, resilience, and responsibility, aiming to create a positive learning environment where every child can flourish.
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Nearby alternatives
- Farnham Primary School (75.5)
- St John's CofE Primary School (74.1)
- Idle CofE Primary School (73.7)
- Feversham Primary Academy (72.5)
- Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy (72.1)
Key details
- LA
- Bradford
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 708
- Pupils
- 671
- Boys
- 335
- Girls
- 336
- FSM %
- 48.60
- Open date
- Close date
- 2022-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2017-03-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 671 | 335 | 336 | 708 | 48.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 671 | 335 | 336 | 708 | 48.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 671 | 335 | 336 | 708 | 48.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 671 | 335 | 336 | 708 | 48.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 679 | 335 | 344 | 708 | 44.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 695 | 336 | 359 | 708 | 30.90 |
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