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Bowburn Primary School

Academy converter · Bowburn · DH6 5FP

Ages 2–11 · 438 pupils · County Durham

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Ofsted

Good

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2024-01-23

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill81%

438 pupils · 540 places

Pupils on roll
438
Boys / girls
230 / 208
School capacity
540
Capacity fill
438 / 540 (81%)
Free school meals
30.6%
FSM pupils
122
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 2–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Academy trust
ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Sponsor
Advance Learning Partnership
Headteacher
Mrs Natalie Maughan

Location

Address
Crowtrees Lane
Postcode
DH6 5FP
Town
Bowburn
County
County Durham
Local authority
County Durham
District
County Durham
Constituency
Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 2–11, in Bowburn, County Durham, 438 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 30.6%.

Open schools in Bowburn
2
Primary schools in Bowburn
1
Academies among open schools in Bowburn
50% (1)
Open schools in DH6
15
Primary in DH6
13
Open schools in County Durham LA
281
Primary in County Durham LA
209

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BowburnNear DH6

  • Coxhoe Primary School

    Ofsted: Strong standard

    Community school · Primary

    Durham · DH6 4EJ · County Durham

    Ages 4–11

    • KS277%
    • Absence4.7%
    • FSM20.7%
    • Demand0.98

    1.7 miles away

  • Cassop Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Durham · DH6 4RA · County Durham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS264%
    • Absence5.4%
    • FSM16.7%
    • Demand1.00

    1.9 miles away

  • Kelloe Primary School

    Academy converter · Primary

    Kelloe · DH6 4PG · County Durham

    Ages 3–11

    • FSM44.5%
    • Demand1.00

    2.1 miles away

  • West Cornforth Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Ferryhill · DL17 9HP · County Durham

    Ages 2–11

    • KS258%
    • Absence6.4%
    • FSM47.5%
    • Demand1.00

    2.2 miles away

  • Tudhoe Colliery Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Spennymoor · DL16 6TJ · County Durham

    Ages 4–11

    • KS290%
    • Absence4.0%
    • FSM14.6%
    • Demand1.00

    2.9 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Natalie Maughan
Telephone
01913770497
Website
https://bowburnprimary.org.uk/

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