Bowlee Park Community Primary School
108%
Capacity
907
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Bowlee Park Community Primary School
Bowlee Park Community Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Rochdale community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 907 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (108% of 840 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Aleksandra Hartshorne, it falls under Rochdale local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4569th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 14th out of 52 in Rochdale.
Bowlee Park Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 189 applications for 119 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 128 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Bowlee Park Community Primary School include Library, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Netball, Tennis and 1 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Drama, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 33.5%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Rochdale, Bowlee Park Community Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Windermere Road, Manchester, Rochdale, M24 4LA |
| Headteacher | Aleksandra Hartshorne |
| Local Authority | Rochdale |
| Number of Pupils | 907 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 33.5% |
| School Capacity | 907 / 840 (108% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (69%)
4569th of 13,686
Nationally
656th of 2,065
In North West
14th of 52
In Rochdale
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
69%
Expected Standard
17%
Higher Standard
'22/23
70%
'23/24
69%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed119
189
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
128 families put this school as their 1st choice (68% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Windermere Road, Manchester
Rochdale, M24 4LA
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