Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School

URN: 138359 • Market Harborough LE16 7HZ

Overview

Name
Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School
URN
138359
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
LEARN ACADEMIES TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
70.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Sarah Bishop (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01858463216
Website
Visit
Address
Gunnsbrook Close, Market Harborough LE16 7HZ

Summary

Great Bowden Academy is a Church of England primary school located in Market Harborough, Leicestershire. With a current enrolment of 138 pupils and a capacity of 157, the school prides itself on being a welcoming and inclusive community. The ethos of the school is deeply rooted in Christian values, emphasising respect for every individual and the importance of personal growth. The vision of the academy is to enable all members of the school community to flourish and experience life in all its fullness.

The curriculum at Great Bowden Academy is designed to be rich and rounded, focusing on the essential skills of English and maths while also placing a strong emphasis on music and the creative arts. The dedicated staff aim to create an engaging learning environment that motivates students to become confident and articulate individuals. The school is part of the Learn Academies Trust, which supports its commitment to high-quality primary education.

Great Bowden Academy has a long history of education in the area, with roots tracing back to the early nineteenth century. The school encourages prospective parents to visit and experience the vibrant school community firsthand.

Key details

LA
Leicestershire
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
LEARN ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
157
Pupils
138
Boys
76
Girls
62
FSM %
11.60
Open date
2012-07-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2014-09-11
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Leicestershire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 138 76 62 157 11.60
2024-09-11 136 76 60 157 12.50
2023-09-11 129 73 56 140 7.00
2022-09-11 129 73 56 140 7.00
2021-09-11 135 75 60 140 8.10
2020-09-11 138 72 66 140 8.00

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