Bowerham Primary & Nursery School, Lancaster
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Bowerham is a warm, nurturing school where every child matters. Teachers know pupils exceptionally well and adapt their teaching brilliantly to help all learners succeed, from the youngest children in nursery through to Year 6. The school goes the extra mile to support disadvantaged pupils and those with additional needs, ensuring they access the same rich curriculum and wider experiences as their peers.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional early years provision with expert teaching and language development support
- Highly inclusive culture with swift identification of needs and targeted, effective support
- Consistently high pupil behaviour and attendance with strong pastoral care
- Well-taught phonics and mathematics foundations
- Rich curriculum with meaningful learning experiences tailored to all pupils' starting points
Areas for Improvement
- Minor inconsistencies in pupils' spelling and handwriting skills across some curriculum subjects (though leaders are acting quickly to address this)
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has created an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all legal requirements are met and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Musical theatre, gardening, ecology groups, sport leadership, art groups, science and technology groups, fundraising projects, environmental work, fishing trips
Bowerham Primary & Nursery School is a strong performing school that maintains high standards across all areas. The school has created an ambitious, inclusive culture where all pupils, particularly those with additional needs or disadvantages, thrive academically and personally.
At a Glance
14.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 72% to 83%. Maths has improved from 58% to 67%. Writing has declined from 82% to 74%.
Class Sizes
29.9
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
29.7
KS2
15
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
498 pupils
532 capacity
34 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Lancaster
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Lancaster
Admissions Demand - Lancashire
Places available
15,664
Applications
12,136
Got 1st preference
93.0%
Got preferred school
98.8%
Primary admissions across Lancashire (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.58779%
Overall absence
5.97826%
Persistent absence
368
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Bowerham Primary & Nursery School
Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy
Lancaster Royal Grammar School
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School
Jamea Al Kauthar
Lancaster High School
Our Lady's Catholic College
Chadwick High School
The Loyne Specialist School
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