Bowmandale Primary School
Barton-upon-Humber, DN18 5EE · North Lincolnshire · primary school
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12th of 54 primary schools in North Lincolnshire we can score, 62 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 — 7.2/10 against 3,295 of them, against 6.5/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 62% | 4.35 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 38% | 2.19 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bowmandale Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% 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%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the Sports Leaders club and participate in swimming, silent discos, colour runs, inter-school sports, team challenges, fun runs, and sports days. Arts and music activities include Bowmandale’s Got Talent, Art Week, breakdancing, and beatboxing. Trips have included visits to the Etihad Stadium and the Sheffield Institute of Sport. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 345 pupils against a stated capacity of 350. 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
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the expected standard? What specific support is available for the 8.0% aiming for the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Bowmandale Primary School
Overview
Pupils describe the school as ‘brilliant’, feeling safe and welcomed as part of a supportive ‘school family’. The inspection found that leaders provide an ‘ambitious and inspirational’ curriculum, resulting in pupils who are ‘confident, articulate’ and make ‘excellent progress’.
Strengths
- The curriculum is enriched with ‘memorable learning experiences’, such as speaking to an astronaut or converting the playground into a farm to study climate change.
- Teachers possess ‘excellent subject knowledge’, carefully modelling complex ideas and encouraging pupils to ‘work independently’ and debate their thoughts.
- Reading is central to school life, viewed as an ‘exciting and enjoyable activity’ rather than a chore, with ‘weaker readers’ receiving high-standard support.
- Pupils demonstrate ‘exemplary’ behaviour, showing great respect and acting as positive role models through initiatives like ‘buddies’ and pupil ambassadors.
- The curriculum is ‘fully accessible to all pupils’, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who use specific strategies like target bookmarks to improve.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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