Bowling Park Primary School

StatePrimaryResourced Provision+ Nursery

InspectedPrimaryAges 3–11633 pupils

New Cross Street, West Bowling, BD5 8BTWebsite01274770270

Inspected633 pupilsAges 3–11

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Inspected — grade pending9mo ago

Inspected Jun 2025

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils633

Inspected — grade pending9mo ago

Ages3 - 11

Pupils633

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

633 / 708 (89%)

Head Teacher

Mrs Salma Rahman

At a Glance

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 51%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

SENDResourced Provision

This school has a specialist SEN unit providing additional support

80%

Would recommend

Avg 77%

5.1%

Absence rate

Avg 6.8%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

5.1%vs 6.8% avg

Would recommend

80%vs 77% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate5.1%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence17.3%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate2.6%

Permanent exclusion rate0.1%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

Resourced Provision

This school has designated provision for children with specific special educational needs

SEN Support19.9%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans3.6%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication82 pupils (55%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty34 pupils (23%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health16 pupils (11%)

Specific Learning Difficulty10 pupils (7%)

Physical Disability3 pupils (2%)

Other2 pupils (1%)

Hearing Impairment1 pupils (1%)

Not Assessed1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)31

Teaching assistants (FTE)35

Support staff (FTE)46

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils633

Free school meals40.3%

English as additional language70.6%

Ethnic backgrounds

Pakistani43.1%

White Other13.0%

Black African9.0%

Gypsy/Roma8.2%

White British6.3%

Other5.8%

Mixed Other4.1%

Mixed White & Asian4.1%

Indian2.1%

Asian Other1.1%

Black Other1.1%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.9%

Unclassified0.8%

Black Caribbean0.2%

Mixed White & African0.2%

2024-25

Parent View

80.0%

of parents would recommend

25 responses

Happy child90.0%

Good progress90.0%

Safe90.0%

Informed90.0%

Good behaviour90.0%

Well taught80.0%

Well led80.0%

Well looked after50.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠20.0%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 1Most deprived

IMD 2025

Food hygiene

Inspected Nov 2025

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Listed buildingBowling Dyeworks AlmshousesGrade II Listed

Spending Per Pupil

£6,501

total expenditure per pupil

£-899 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,814

Support staff£1,591

Premises£128

Energy£215

Learning resources£189

Income per pupil£6,929

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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