Bowlish Infant School
Primary school in Shepton Mallet, Somerset. Report card, Jul 2026: 1 expected, 6 needs attention.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 7 July 2026, report published 21 September 2026.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention | 20% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Needs attention | 26% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Needs attention | 14% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard | 55% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Needs attention | 9% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Needs attention | 13% of schools with a report card got this |
| Early years | Needs attention | 11% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Expected standard
- Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.
- Needs attention
- Some things in this area need to improve.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around July 2030
The last inspection was in July 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby primary schools
- 0.6 milesShepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery
School remains Good (Feb 2024)
- 0.6 milesSt Paul's Church of England VC Junior School
Good (Oct 2023)
- 1.2 milesCroscombe Church of England Primary School
Requires improvement (Oct 2023)
- 2.3 milesSt Aldhelms Church School
Requires improvement (Nov 2021)
- 2.6 milesOakhill Church School
Report card, Feb 2026: 2 strong, 4 expected, 1 needs attention
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.