Bowerham Primary & Nursery School is a primary school maintained by the local authority (Lancashire). It has about 500 boys and girls aged between 2 and 11. In September 2021 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Attainment, Representation, Attendance and Finances. Relative weaknesses include Admissions, Disadvantaged pupils, Progress and Environment.
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Attainment:Excellent. Maths attainment is above average, reading is excellent and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) is above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Representation:In balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Attendance:Above average. Pupil absence rates are very low and the incidence of persistent absence is quite low.
Finances:Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment:Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is quite low.
Progress:Below average. Progress in maths is poor, in reading it is below average and in writing it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils:Below average. Progress in maths is poor. Progress in reading is below average. Progress in writing is below average.
Admissions:Below average. The occupancy rate is roughly average and the offer rate is very low.