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Bowdon Preparatory School

Other independent school in Altrincham (Trafford).

Pupils
230
on roll
Ofsted
-
no graded judgement
Attendance rate
-
not published
Pupil : Teacher
-
not published
Eligible for free school meals
0.0%
school census 2024/25
SEN support
8.3%
2025/26
Capacity
61%
230 / 375 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
Teacher turnover
-
not published

Location

iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).

About

About BPS Bowdon Preparatory School empowers pupils aged 3–11 to Believe in themselves, Persevere through challenges, and Succeed in their own unique way. Just minutes from Altrincham town centre, our independent day school combines a warm, nurturing environment with high academic standards — helping our pupils to flourish both inside and outside the classroom.

Every child at Bowdon Prep is known, valued, and encouraged to reach their full potential. Our dedicated teachers inspire curiosity and confidence, making learning joyful and meaningful. We balance academic excellence with a rich programme of sport, music, and creative opportunities — developing resilient, kind, and ambitious young people.

Every pupil at Bowdon Prep is known, valued, and encouraged to reach their full potential.

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Enrichment

15 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Archery
  • Athletics
  • Band
  • Book Club
  • Chess
  • Choir
  • Cross Country
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Fencing
  • Gymnastics
  • Judo
  • Netball
  • Orchestra
  • Tennis

Key facts

URN
106377
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Ages
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Local authority
Trafford
Constituency
Altrincham and Sale West
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Opened
1931

Governing body

No governance records are published for this school in the DfE data we hold. Independent schools, colleges and some other types do not appear in the governance returns.

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