Bowness Primary School
URN: 142030 • Bolton BL3 1BT
Overview
- Name
- Bowness Primary School
- URN
- 142030
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- PRESTOLEE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 46.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sophie Wright (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01204333140
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Church Street, Bolton BL3 1BT
Summary
Bowness Primary School, located in Little Lever, Bolton, is an academy sponsor-led institution catering to children aged 3 to 11 years. With a current enrolment of 124 pupils and a capacity of 156, the school prides itself on fostering a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Bowness is dedicated to high academic standards, following the National Curriculum 2014, and has received a 'good' rating with outstanding features in its last Ofsted inspection.
The school's ethos revolves around the vision of 'Aiming High,' ensuring that every child is supported to reach their full potential in reading, writing, and numeracy. Bowness promotes an inclusive environment, offering a rich and balanced curriculum that encourages hands-on learning experiences and community involvement. The school also emphasizes the importance of positive relationships among staff, pupils, and parents.
As part of the Prestolee Multi Academy Trust, Bowness Primary School is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and socially. The school’s core values focus on developing confident communicators and responsible learners, preparing students for future opportunities.
The school's ethos revolves around the vision of 'Aiming High,' ensuring that every child is supported to reach their full potential in reading, writing, and numeracy. Bowness promotes an inclusive environment, offering a rich and balanced curriculum that encourages hands-on learning experiences and community involvement. The school also emphasizes the importance of positive relationships among staff, pupils, and parents.
As part of the Prestolee Multi Academy Trust, Bowness Primary School is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and socially. The school’s core values focus on developing confident communicators and responsible learners, preparing students for future opportunities.
Useful links
- Governance Key Documents (governance)
- Governance (governance)
- Meet the Governors (governance)
- SEN Information Report (sen)
- SEN Policy (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Accessibility Policy and Plan (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Children with Health Needs That Cannot Attend School Policy (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Sacred Heart R.C. Primary School (76.4)
- The Valley Community Primary School (76.2)
- Sunning Hill Primary School (75.3)
- The Olive School, Bolton (74.4)
- Lostock Primary School (73.1)
Key details
- LA
- Bolton
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- PRESTOLEE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 156
- Pupils
- 124
- Boys
- 49
- Girls
- 75
- FSM %
- 39.50
- Open date
- 2015-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-07-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 124 | 49 | 75 | 156 | 39.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 132 | 61 | 71 | 156 | 44.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 112 | 56 | 56 | 156 | 35.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 112 | 56 | 56 | 156 | 35.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 115 | 61 | 54 | 156 | 37.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 114 | 61 | 53 | 140 | 24.60 |
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