Open Other Primary Mixed

Bowness Primary School

Church Street, Bolton, BL3 1BT
Part of: PRESTOLEE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Bowness Primary School
Bolton, BL3 1BT
124 Pupils
156 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
39.50% FSM %
49 Boys
75 Girls
About Bowness Primary School

Bowness Primary School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Bolton, Bolton, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 124 pupils on roll. School capacity: 156. Current headteacher: Sophie Wright.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Bolton
Region North West
Administrative District Bolton
Parliamentary Constituency Bolton North East
Ward Little Lever & Darcy Lever
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor PRESTOLEE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-12-2015
UKPRN 10049608
URN 142030
Data Last Updated 06-10-2025
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Miss Nicole Devlin Chair of Local Governing Body 10/07/2021 09/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andrew Sargeant Chair of Local Governing Body 10/07/2025 09/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Paul Hestford Local Governor 25/03/2024 24/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Crystal Iddon Local Governor 25/03/2024 24/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr John Kell Local Governor 21/01/2025 20/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Anne-Marie Knowles Local Governor 01/04/2025 31/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Ese Oluwayomi Local Governor 01/04/2025 31/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Simone Paterson-Fay Local Governor 08/10/2021 07/10/2025 Elected by parents
Miss Sophie Wright Local Governor 01/01/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Vikki Semple Shared Governance Professional - Establishment 01/09/2022 — N/A
Schools Nearby
Little Lever School
0.07 km • Bolton
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St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy
0.35 km • Bolton
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever
0.49 km • Bolton
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Mytham Primary School
0.93 km • Bolton
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Ladywood School
1.18 km • Bolton
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Masefield Primary School
1.18 km • Bolton
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bowness Primary School is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Bolton, Bolton.
Bowness Primary School has 124 pupils, with a capacity of 156.
Bowness Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Bowness Primary School is Miss Sophie Wright.
Bowness Primary School is at Church Street, Little Lever, Bolton, BL3 1BT, in the Bolton local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Bowness Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Bowness Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Miss Sophie Wright
Church Street, Little Lever, Bolton, BL3 1BT
01204333140
www.bowness.bolton.sch.uk/
Location
BL3 1BT  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 142030
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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