Bowlish Infant School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Shepton Mallet, South West BA4 5JQ · Somerset
#420 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#4149 of 15,697 nationally
About Bowlish Infant School
Bowlish Infant School is a local authority primary located in Shepton Mallet, in the Somerset local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 4–7. In 2025 it enrolled 114 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 68.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 420th of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (69th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 114; capacity filled 97.4%.
There are 9 schools in Shepton Mallet; Bowlish Infant School ranks 2nd of 8 scored schools there.
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%)14%
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 Bowlish Infant School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 114
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 14%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 97.4%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Bowlish Infant School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery
Shepton Mallet · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
186 students · 909 m away
St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School
Shepton Mallet · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
324 students · 998 m away
Whitstone
Shepton Mallet · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
545 students · 1.3 km away
Croscombe Church of England Primary School
Wells · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
42 students · 1.9 km away
St Aldhelms Church School
Shepton Mallet · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
176 students · 3.6 km away
Oakhill Church School
Radstock · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
109 students · 4.2 km away
Horrington Primary School
Wells · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
100 students · 4.8 km away
Evercreech Church of England Primary School
Shepton Mallet · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
198 students · 6.0 km away
Stoke St Michael Primary School
Radstock · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
61 students · 6.1 km away
Stoberry Park School
Wells · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
303 students · 6.2 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
South Petherwin Community Primary School
Launceston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
114 students
Hazelbury Bryan Primary School
Sturminster Newton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
114 students
Sharpness Primary School
Berkeley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
114 students
Northleach Church of England Primary School
Cheltenham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
114 students
Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney
Dorchester · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
115 students
Woolaston Primary School
Lydney · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
113 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Bowlish Infant School a good school?
Bowlish Infant School has a Success Index (England) of 68.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #420 of 1,695 in South West. 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 Bowlish Infant School rank in South West?
Bowlish Infant School ranks #420 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #4149 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Bowlish Infant School?
Bowlish Infant School had 114 students in 2025.
Is Bowlish Infant School a primary school or a secondary school?
Bowlish Infant School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–7. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Bowlish Infant School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Bowlish Infant School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.