Bowling Park Primary School
New Cross Street, West Bowling, Bradford, BD5 8BTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bowling Park Primary School is a primary school in Bradford for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 227 schools in Bradford. It ranks 23rd of 106 primary schools in Bradford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 February 2013, report published 20 March 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 24 June 2025
This is a school where pupils learn how to be curious and respectful learners. Pupils understand the importance of the school's values. 'Being the Best at Bowling Park' includes aiming high and striving for excellence. The school's values are carefully threaded through the curriculum and the life of the school. Pupils are highly respectful of each other and people with different backgrounds and beliefs. The school is aspirational for pupils. Pupils respond well to the school's high expectations. All pupils achieve well. There is a calm, purposeful atmosphere around the school. Pupils are supportive of one another in classrooms. They are well prepared for their next steps. The school provides an environment which pupils can be proud of. Attractive displays around the school celebrate pupils' learning and provide them with useful information. The school prioritises the development of pupils' character. Pupils benefit from taking part in '70 Things to do at Bowling Park Primary School'. These are carefully planned to provide pupils with opportunities to broaden their experience of the world around them. For example, pupils enjoy watching a musical performance and creating a piece of art for an exhibition.
What the school should improve
- Sometimes, the school does not check if pupils have learned new sounds carefully enough in reading lessons. This means that teachers do not know if some pupils need more help. As a result, a small number of pupils do not achieve as well as they should. The school should ensure that teachers check learning carefully in lessons to provide further support if it is needed.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
89 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
615 pupils on roll, with places for 708
Schools near Bowling Park Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Newby Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| Crystal Gardens Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- EXCEED ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Salma Rahman
- Phone
- 01274770270
- Address
- New Cross Street, West Bowling, Bradford, BD5 8BT
- Local authority
- Bradford
- URN
- 149232
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.