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Bowhill Primary School

Goodgraded 14/05/2025Ages 5–11464 pupilsDoes not apply
Exeter, EX4 1JT
Devon

Bowhill Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Exeter, within the Devon local authority. The school has around 464 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 14/05/2025, Bowhill Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Exeter can view Bowhill Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Exeter (EX4 1JT), Bowhill 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
Attendance94.4%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence11.4%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher23.6England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals16.4%England avg 24.0%
English not first language13.7%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-53%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%

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

All schools in ExeterSee the full area report for EX4 1JT