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Bowness Primary School

Goodgraded 06/07/2023Ages 3–11124 pupilsDoes not apply
Bolton, BL3 1BT
Bolton

Bowness Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Bolton. The school has around 124 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 06/07/2023, Bowness Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Bolton can view Bowness Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Bolton (BL3 1BT), Bowness Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Attendance & staffing
Attendance91.2%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence33.3%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher22.0England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals40.3%England avg 24.0%
English not first language15.5%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-9%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

Nearby schools in Bolton
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Little Lever SchoolGood · 0.0 miSt Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary AcademyGood · 0.2 miSt Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little LeverGood · 0.3 miBlackshaw Primary School0.9 miSS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary SchoolGood · 0.9 miMytham Primary SchoolGood · 0.6 mi
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