Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School

About Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School

Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School is an academy converter in Market Harborough, Leicestershire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 138 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of LEARN ACADEMIES TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 14.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Leicestershire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

138 / 157 (88%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Last Ofsted Inspection

1 October 2024

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

Gunnsbrook Close, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7HZ

Phone

01858463216

Headteacher

Rebecca Blagburn

Website

www.greatbowden.leics.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School?

Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School is an academy converter in Market Harborough, Leicestershire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School have?

Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School has 138 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

60% of pupils at Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School is part of LEARN ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School?

Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School is located at Gunnsbrook Close, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7HZ.