Bowling Park Primary School, Bradford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Bowling Park Primary School creates a calm, respectful environment where all pupils are expected to achieve and do well. The school prioritises reading through engaging activities and has strong systems to support pupils with additional needs. Teachers have good subject knowledge and teach a broad curriculum that helps pupils remember important knowledge across all areas of learning.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading with a 'Festival of Stories' and systematic phonics approach
- Effective mathematics teaching where pupils build knowledge logically and practise daily
- Broad, well-planned curriculum where pupils remember important knowledge across subjects
- Robust support for pupils with special educational needs working with external professionals
- Improved attendance rates through swift action on low attendance
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers sometimes do not check carefully enough whether pupils have learned new sounds during reading lessons, meaning some pupils don't get the help they need
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and the school has created an open, positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Festival of Stories, musical performances, art exhibitions, 70 Things to do at Bowling Park Primary School programme, school council, playground improvements, trips to interesting places, breakfast club, health and mental wellbeing activities
Bowling Park Primary School has maintained its good standards since the previous inspection, with pupils learning to be curious and respectful learners in a calm, purposeful atmosphere. The school is ambitious and continues to improve outcomes for all pupils.
At a Glance
45.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
25 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 82% to 72%. Maths has remained stable at around 80%. Writing has remained stable at around 76%.
Class Sizes
26.4
Avg class size
26.7
Infant (KS1)
27.5
KS2
19
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
87%
Available places
615 pupils
708 capacity
93 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Bradford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Bradford
Admissions Demand - Bradford
Places available
7,695
Applications
6,195
Got 1st preference
95.3%
Got preferred school
99.0%
Primary admissions across Bradford (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.09738%
Overall absence
17.28625%
Persistent absence
538
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
Bowling Park Primary School
The Fountain School
Dixons City Academy
Oastlers School
Bronte Girls' Academy
Eden Springs Girls Secondary
Bradford Academy
Dixons Trinity Academy
Eternal Light
Dixons McMillan Academy
Darul Uloom Dawatul Imaan
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