Little Bowden School
Market Harborough, LE16 8AY · Leicestershire · primary school
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88th 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 4,263 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.0/10 among them, against 4.8/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 62% | 3.70 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 38% | 1.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Little Bowden School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.0 out of 10 among them, against 4.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in a residential course for outdoor activities and can join an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 368 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the residential outdoor course? How does the after-school club operate for families needing wraparound care?
What Ofsted said about Little Bowden School
Overview
Little Bowden School is described as a ‘vibrant’ place where pupils are happy and maintain positive relationships with staff. The report highlights a strong focus on developing resilience and an ambitious curriculum that helps pupils achieve well across a range of subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate ‘positive attitudes to their learning’ and are enthusiastic about their work, often finding it ‘fun and interesting’.
- The curriculum is ‘ambitious, memorable and diverse’, helping pupils make connections and retrieve key knowledge effectively.
- Reading instruction is consistent and effective, with staff using frequent checks to tailor teaching to individual needs.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are ‘supported well in lessons’ through carefully adapted work and new identification systems.
- Staff wellbeing is ‘well considered’, and governors work closely with the school, fulfilling their responsibilities effectively.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, checks of learning are not used well enough to identify misconceptions or extend thinking, meaning activities do not always meet all pupils’ needs.
- The school has not yet checked if the curriculum is being delivered effectively in more recently developed subjects, preventing the identification of successes and next steps.
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 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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