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Bowhill Primary School

Exeter, EX4 1JTPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2025
KS2 Results
44%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
54 1st-choice / 65 places
Ranking
#11,879
of 13,686 nationally

About Bowhill Primary School

Bowhill Primary School in Exeter is a state primary for mixed pupils aged 5 to 11, currently home to 464 children against a capacity of 525, meaning it is not yet full but clearly in demand. The school received 114 applications for 65 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, with 54 of those coming as first preferences, and it was officially oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.75 applicants per place. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 15.3%, which is worth noting against the national primary average of around 23% and suggests a slightly lower-than-average level of deprivation in the intake. The school is non-religious and is led by headteacher Anna Lopez. Parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive: 95% of respondents to the Ofsted Parent View survey would recommend the school, and 95% either agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy there, with 76% strongly agreeing that their child feels safe.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBuddle Lane, Exeter, Exeter, EX4 1JT
HeadteacherAnna Lopez
Local AuthorityDevon
Number of Pupils464
Free School Meals (FSM)15.3%
School Capacity464 / 525 (88% full)

The full report on this school

What 144 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 May 2025
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (14 May 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 12 Jan 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Outdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsArt StudiosMusic RoomsLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

SwimmingTennisCricketAthleticsRounders

Clubs & Activities

ChessBook ClubEco ClubChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

After-school care

15:20-17:45

Source: bowhill.devon.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bowhill Primary School

Bowhill Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.