The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2020
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
34%
+26.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
113
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 48 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 616
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 3.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Trafford
- Head
- Mrs Samantha Halliwell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Grange Road, Bowdon, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 3EX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAltrincham Preparatory School
Independent · 403m away
Altrincham Grammar School for Boys
Secondary · 551m away
Bollin Primary School
Primary · 630m away
Bowdon Preparatory School
Independent · 1.0km away
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls
Secondary · 1.0km away
Hale Preparatory School
Independent · 1.2km away
Stamford Park Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
North Cestrian School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Bowdon CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bowdon CofE Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bowdon CofE Primary School?
Bowdon CofE Primary School currently has 616 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bowdon CofE Primary School take?
Bowdon CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bowdon CofE Primary School?
Bowdon CofE Primary School is in Altrincham, WA14 3EX, in the Trafford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bowdon CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bowdon CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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