Bowling Green Academy
Halifax, HX4 9HU · Calderdale · primary school
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15th of 76 primary schools in Calderdale we can score, 81 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.1/10 against 3,438 of them, against 7.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 79.0 · 86 | 40% | 3.43 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bowling Green Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 8.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 164 pupils against a stated capacity of 161. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
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What Ofsted said about Bowling Green Academy
Overview
Bowling Green Academy is described as a school where pupils are “totally committed to their learning” and demonstrate “outstanding” behaviour and personal development. Leaders have established a culture of high expectations, with an “ambitious curriculum” that places reading and language at its heart, resulting in pupils who are “mature and polite” and deeply engaged in their education.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit “outstanding” behaviour, treating each other with respect and supporting peers who are struggling.
- The curriculum is “ambitious” and clearly structured, with “expertly taught” phonics ensuring nearly all pupils keep up with early reading.
- Leaders provide “highly effective” support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they access the full range of school activities.
- Personal development is “outstanding,” with pupils showing “truly exceptional” knowledge of school values and British values.
- Leadership is “exceptionally strong,” with robust systems for monitoring quality and making “rapid improvements.”
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, specifically art and design and music, teachers sometimes assign work that is “not precise enough” to secure the intended knowledge and skills.
- Leaders must continue training staff in these subjects to ensure work “precisely match[es]” the curriculum components and achieves the expected outcomes.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with staff reporting concerns promptly and leaders acting immediately to educate pupils and support families.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 82% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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