Bowlee Park Community Primary School
Windermere Road, Langley, Manchester, M24 4LAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bowlee Park Community Primary School is a primary school in Manchester for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 105 schools in Rochdale. It ranks 10th of 250 primary schools in Manchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 November 2023, report published 19 December 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 November 2023
Pupils thrive in the supportive environment that this school provides. They feel included, loved and respected by staff. In turn, they demonstrate these qualities to each other. Pupils are happy and safe here. From the moment they join Bowlee Park, pupils experience an exceptional education. The school ensures that there are no barriers to what they can achieve. Pupils strive to meet these high expectations each day. They excel in their learning. Pupils of all ages, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve the best possible outcomes. Pupils in Year 6 are more than ready for their transition to high school. Pupils' conduct in lessons and around the school is exemplary. They live and breathe the school's values and routines. Pupils form strong, caring relationships with their peers and with staff. Many pupils told inspectors that they choose to behave well out of consideration for each other's feelings. Pupils spoke excitedly of the enrichment opportunities on offer. For example, they compete in sports, learn to play musical instruments and embrace positions of responsibility, such as well-being ambassadors. These experiences encourage pupils to discover a diverse range of new interests and talents. The school ensures that nobody is left out.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
121 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
900 pupils on roll, with places for 840
Schools near Bowlee Park Community Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| Parkfield Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Rhodes Green CE Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 0% met the expected standard |
| Middleton Parish Church School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Inadequate to good | Not published |
| Hollin Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 66% 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
- Mr Matthew Boyle
- Phone
- 01616540257
- Address
- Windermere Road, Langley, Manchester, M24 4LA
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- URN
- 133446
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.