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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Blaby Stokes CE Primary School (other)
- Great Bowden Academy (other)
- Husbands Bosworth CE Primary School (other)
- Lubenham All Saints CE Primary School (other)
- Bottesford CE Primary School (other)
- All Saints CE Primary School (other)
- Church Langton CE Primary School (other)
- Hope Hamilton CE Primary School (other)
- Houghton-on-the-Hill CE Primary School (other)
- Learn more about the Trust (other)
Nearby alternatives
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.
Add a review
Please sign in to post a review.
Go to login
Are you the school owner?
Claim this profile to reply to reviews and add details.