Schools

Schools in Bowling

There are 5 state schools and nurseries within 0.6 miles of the middle of Bowling: 2 primary, 2 secondary, 1 special. 40% were judged good or better at their last inspection, against 85% across Bradford. Among the best results: Oastlers School.

BD4, Bradford · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Bowling

5schools and nurseries

40%good or betterBradford: 85%

2inspected latelylast six months

Every school, nearest first

Lower Fields Primary Academy Primary · 395 pupils · on your doorstep School remains Good (2023)
Bradford Forster Academy Secondary · 892 pupils · on your doorstep Requires improvement in every area (2025)
Bradford Academy Secondary · 1549 pupils · 0.3 miles Good in 3, requires improvement in 1 (2025)
Oastlers School Special · 179 pupils · 0.35 miles Report card May 2026: Exceptional in every area
Knowleswood Primary School Primary · 363 pupils · 0.55 miles Report card Sept 2026: Expected standard in 3, needs attention in 4

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Inspected in the last six months

School inspectionMon 7 Sept0.55 miles

Knowleswood Primary School: new Ofsted report card

Achievement: Needs attention. Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention. Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention. Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard. Inclusion: Expected standard. Leadership and governance: Needs attention. Early years: Expected standard. Safeguarding: Met.

Knowleswood Primary School, BD4 9AE
School inspectionTue 19 May0.35 miles

Oastlers School: new Ofsted report card

Achievement: Exceptional. Curriculum and teaching: Exceptional. Attendance and behaviour: Exceptional. Personal development and wellbeing: Exceptional. Inclusion: Exceptional. Leadership and governance: Exceptional. Post-16 provision: Exceptional. Safeguarding: Met.

Oastlers School, BD4 7RH

Nearby areas

Area	Schools	Good or better
Bowling	5	40%
Swain Green	4	75%
Holmewood	4	50%
Bierley	3	67%
Tyersal Gate	3	33%
Tyersal	5	60%
Laisterdyke	5	80%

See every Bradford school on the Bradford schools and Ofsted page. From Ofsted’s monthly figures; independent schools and childminders aren’t included.

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Questions people ask

How many schools are there in Bowling?

5 state schools and nurseries within 0.6 miles of the middle of Bowling.

Are the schools in Bowling good?

40% of them were judged good or better at their last Ofsted inspection, compared with 85% across Bradford.