Bowburn Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Bowburn, North East DH6 5FP · County Durham
#594 of 811 primary schools in North East
#11986 of 15,697 nationally
About Bowburn Primary School
Bowburn Primary School is a academy primary located in Bowburn, in the County Durham local authority of North East, England. It caters for Ages 2–11. In 2025 it enrolled 438 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 31.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 594th of 811 ranked primary schools in North East. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (31th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 438; capacity filled 81.1%.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)30.6%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Bowburn Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 438
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 30.6%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 81.1%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Bowburn Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Coxhoe Primary School
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
309 students · 2.7 km away
Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
195 students · 2.7 km away
Cassop Primary School
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
114 students · 3.0 km away
Kelloe Primary School
Kelloe · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
124 students · 3.4 km away
West Cornforth Primary School
Ferryhill · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
251 students · 3.5 km away
Tudhoe Colliery Primary School
Spennymoor · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
212 students · 4.7 km away
Sherburn Primary School
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
176 students · 5.0 km away
Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy
Ferryhill · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
248 students · 5.0 km away
Laurel Avenue Community Primary School
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
114 students · 5.0 km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate
Durham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
86 students · 5.3 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in North East with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Heathfield Primary School
Darlington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
439 students
Newbottle Primary Academy
Houghton le Spring · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
437 students
Hill View Infant Academy
Sunderland · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
439 students
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Stockton-on-Tees · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
437 students
Malvin's Close Academy
Blyth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
437 students
Denbigh Community Primary School
WALLSEND · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
436 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Bowburn Primary School a good school?
Bowburn Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 31.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #594 of 811 in North East. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Bowburn Primary School rank in North East?
Bowburn Primary School ranks #594 of 811 primary schools in North East and #11986 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Bowburn Primary School?
Bowburn Primary School had 438 students in 2025.
Is Bowburn Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Bowburn Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Bowburn Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Bowburn Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.