Bowerham Primary & Nursery School
URN: 119129 • Lancaster LA1 4BS
Overview
- Name
- Bowerham Primary & Nursery School
- URN
- 119129
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 65.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jo Banks (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 0152463999
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bowerham Road, Lancaster LA1 4BS
Summary
Bowerham Primary & Nursery School is a community school located in Lancaster, Lancashire, catering to a mixed-gender population of 478 pupils, with a capacity of 532. The school offers a rich and balanced curriculum that encompasses all National Curriculum subjects, alongside exceptional opportunities in sports, music, and various extracurricular activities. The outdoor spaces, including an outdoor classroom and wildlife area, enhance experiential learning for students.
The school places a strong emphasis on partnerships with local universities and schools, fostering collaborative opportunities that enrich the educational experience. Parent engagement is a priority, with regular communication through platforms like Tapestry and Showbie, ensuring families are informed about their children's progress and can support their learning at home.
Bowerham also provides extensive early years childcare options, with funded hours available for children from 9 months old. The nursery currently has spaces for 2, 3, and 4-year-olds, promoting accessibility for families in the community. The school prepares Year 6 students for a smooth transition to secondary education, offering guidance on local school options.
The school places a strong emphasis on partnerships with local universities and schools, fostering collaborative opportunities that enrich the educational experience. Parent engagement is a priority, with regular communication through platforms like Tapestry and Showbie, ensuring families are informed about their children's progress and can support their learning at home.
Bowerham also provides extensive early years childcare options, with funded hours available for children from 9 months old. The nursery currently has spaces for 2, 3, and 4-year-olds, promoting accessibility for families in the community. The school prepares Year 6 students for a smooth transition to secondary education, offering guidance on local school options.
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Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 532
- Pupils
- 478
- Boys
- 256
- Girls
- 222
- FSM %
- 17.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-09-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 478 | 256 | 222 | 532 | 17.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 487 | 263 | 224 | 532 | 16.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 500 | 263 | 237 | 532 | 17.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 500 | 263 | 237 | 532 | 17.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 492 | 267 | 225 | 532 | 17.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 484 | 256 | 228 | 532 | 15.30 |
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