Bowerham Primary & Nursery School

About Bowerham Primary & Nursery School

Bowerham Primary & Nursery School is a community school in Lancaster, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 478 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 September 2021) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 13.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 17.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Lancashire →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

478 / 532 (90%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

21 September 2021

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Bowerham Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4BS

Phone

0152463999

Headteacher

Jo Banks

Website

www.bowerham.lancs.sch.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bowerham Primary & Nursery School?

Bowerham Primary & Nursery School is a community school in Lancaster, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does Bowerham Primary & Nursery School have?

Bowerham Primary & Nursery School has 478 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Bowerham Primary & Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Bowerham Primary & Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 September 2021).

How does Bowerham Primary & Nursery School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

60% of pupils at Bowerham Primary & Nursery School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Bowerham Primary & Nursery School?

Bowerham Primary & Nursery School is located at Bowerham Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4BS.