Bowesfield Primary School
Northcote Street, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 3JBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bowesfield Primary School is a primary school in Stockton-on-Tees for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 86 schools in Stockton-on-Tees. It ranks 33rd of 40 primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 February 2024, report published 25 April 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 27 February 2024
Pupils are happy and proud to belong to this welcoming school. Pupils say that 'it is like being part of a family'. Many pupils join the school midway through the school year unable to speak English. The school helps new pupils to settle in quickly. Pupils show high levels of respect to one another. Children get off to a flying start in early years. They enjoy being outdoors, where they explore the various activities on offer. Staff encourage children to recognise and praise each other for their achievements. Children quickly gain confidence. They celebrate each other's differences. Pupils are keen to achieve 'gold' behaviour by following the 'Be Bowesfield values'. Pupils are polite towards staff and visitors. They concentrate well during lessons. During lunch break, pupils enjoy the activities on offer, such as skipping and basketball. Staff are on hand to help everyone get along well. They resolve any problems that arise quickly. This helps pupils to feel safe. Pupils value the support that they receive to help them to learn. The school expects all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to achieve well. Across most subjects, pupils achieve well. Pupils are prepared for the next stage of their education.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of foundation subjects, the gaps in pupils' knowledge are not identified well. Learning does not consistently build on pupils' starting points or address misconceptions. Some pupils are not as well prepared as they should be for the next steps in learning. The school should check that recently developed assessment strategies are being used effectively to identify gaps in learning so that teaching can be adapted to meet pupils' needs.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
52 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
337 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Bowesfield Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Stockton | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Oxbridge Lane Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Mill Lane Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Hartburn Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 81% met the expected standard |
| The Oak Tree Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Joanne Vollands-Ross
- Phone
- 01642601890
- Address
- Northcote Street, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 3JB
- Local authority
- Stockton-on-Tees
- URN
- 111540
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.