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Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School
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Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School
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- Great Bowden LE16 7HZ
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Outstanding
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Outstanding literacy and mathematical skills are developed throughout the school day.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils make outstanding progress and reach very high standards in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: Raise the quality of learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage to outstanding.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve levels well above those nationally in Year 1 phonics check and exceed average standards in Year 2 and Year 6.
Support for Falling Behind: Tracking data and work in lessons are used to provide tailored support ensuring all pupils make rapid progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' outstanding behaviour and attitudes contribute significantly to their learning. They are highly motivated and demonstrate respect for staff and peers.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disabled pupils and those with special educational needs make outstanding progress through carefully adapted tasks and additional support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils know how to keep themselves safe, understand different types of bullying, and confirm that staff deal with issues effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school's safeguarding processes are rigorous and meet statutory requirements. Staff and pupils foster a caring, supportive environment.
Parent Feedback: Parents express high levels of satisfaction and confidence in the school's work.
Parental Involvement: The school maintains extensive communication with parents and involves them generously in consultation opportunities and updates through various media.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils greatly enjoy a range of exciting learning activities, sports, and clubs outside lessons.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers use their exceptional questioning skills and excellent knowledge of pupils to plan well-matched, highly-engaging work.
Impact on Student Progress: Outstanding teaching ensures pupils make extremely rapid progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: No significant challenges noted; staff are highly committed and know their pupils well.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Appraisal judgements about teachers鈥� success are based on pupils鈥� progress. Excellent marking and feedback help pupils understand how to improve.
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About Us
Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Leicestershire, East Midlands.
It has 136 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1.
At this school, 76% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to Great Bowden Academy, a small school close to the town of Market Harborough, and thank you for visiting our website. A Church of England school, Great Bowden Academy is at the centre of its neighbourhood. It is proud of its reputation as an innovative and high-achieving learning community where everyone is valued for who they are and has a strong Christian culture. Our philosophy on education can be summed up by the words "Inspire- Believe- Learn- Achieve." Our staff is committed to offering a thorough, well-rounded, and creative curriculum. Many of them are highly competent and committed professionals in their respective fields. a curriculum with a strong foundation in math and English fundamentals and a focus on music and the expressive, creative arts. a curriculum that offers a wide range of chances for our kids so they can live life to the fullest. Teaching is interesting and inspiring, allowing all students to succeed. Our aim is that by the time children leave Great Bowden they have become confident, articulate individuals, who enjoy learning, are proud of their achievements and are able to make a valuable contribution to society. Great Bowden Academy is dedicated to giving children the finest possible primary education and is a member of the Learn Academies Trust. We hope that you enjoy browsing through our website and that it enlightens you about life at Great Bowden Academy. We would be happy to show you around if you are thinking about applying for your kid to attend Great Bowden Academy. To schedule a visit, please call our office at 01858 463216. We are eager to welcome you.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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C-
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C
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | - | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 25.3 | 21.1 | 20.8 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 102 | 108 |
| Proficient Read | 110 | 103 | 109 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 110 | 98 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 76% | 57.49% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 7.1% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.8 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 1 | 100 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 4 | 99 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68% 21 | 63.64% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 10.73% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -5.0 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.2 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 2 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 89% 14 | 62.19% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 5 | 9.63% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -3.1 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 92 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 75% | 56.02% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 8.56% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 9th Jul 2025 - 24th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 27th Aug 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 8th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
25 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
