Bowmandale Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 29 October 2024

Pupils think that this school is 'brilliant'. Pupils from all backgrounds are welcomed as part of the school family. Pupils feel safe and have strong relationships with adults. Pupils support and care for each other very well. Older pupils act as highly positive role models to those who are younger. They take an active part in the leadership of the school. Pupils are tremendously enthusiastic about their lessons. They experience many well- considered opportunities that deepen their learning. For example, pupils have opportunities to speak to an astronaut and handle real Roman artefacts. They talk excitedly about what they have learned and the stories that they are reading. Children in the early years receive the best possible start to their education. Pupils make excellent progress through the curriculum because of the school's high expectations. They achieve highly in published assessments. Pupils cope positively with setbacks and challenges. They show great respect to adults and to each other. Pupils actively contribute to the life of the local community. For example, they arrange bake sales and fairs to support a range of charities. Younger children visit the elderly to appreciate and understand different generations. Pupils enjoy a wide variety of different clubs, such as dance, football, gardening and guitar. They participate in drama and choir festivals.

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