Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School
Market Harborough, LE16 7HZ · Leicestershire · primary school
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86th of 215 primary schools in Leicestershire we can score, 231 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 the 4,190 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.3/10 among them, against 4.9/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 62% | 2.40 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 38% | 2.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.3 out of 10 among them, against 4.9 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 137 pupils against a stated capacity of 157. 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
Since 60.0% met the expected standard, what specific support is available for pupils who need extra help in maths? How does the curriculum adapt for the 10.0% who reached the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School
Overview
Great Bowden Academy is described as a school with a "strong family ethos" supported by Christian values, where relationships are "positive and nurturing." Pupils feel safe, attend well, and demonstrate "positive attitudes to their learning" within a environment characterised by high expectations and respect.
Strengths
- Early years provision is strong, with staff using resources to encourage children to "explore, take risks and learn through play," ensuring they are "well-prepared for their next stage of education."
- Reading is prioritised effectively; staff are well-trained in phonics, and "carefully matched" reading books support pupils in developing "fluency and overall confidence."
- The mathematics curriculum is a strength, focusing on "mathematical fluency" which pupils successfully apply to problem-solving and reasoning tasks.
- Personal development is robust, with pupils demonstrating an understanding of relationships, safety, and equality, while accessing clubs and leadership roles that "develop pupils beyond their academic achievements."
- Staff workload and well-being are carefully considered, and governors "offer appropriate support and challenge."
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure work to embed all areas of the wider curriculum is completed, as pupils’ knowledge in some subjects is "not as secure as it is in subjects that are more established."
- Teachers must gain the knowledge to "adapt learning with greater success and precision" for all pupils, including those with SEND, to prevent missed learning opportunities.
Safeguarding
The report states that "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 | 76% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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