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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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