Altrincham Preparatory School vs Bowdon Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 626 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altrincham Preparatory School
Altrincham · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
222 students
Bowdon Preparatory School
Altrincham · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
230 students
| Measure | Altrincham Preparatory School Altrincham, North West | Bowdon Preparatory School Altrincham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 222 | 230 |
| Pupils on roll | 222 | 230 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 58.4% | 61.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Altrincham | Altrincham |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.altprep.co.uk | www.bowdonprep.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Bowdon Preparatory School is the larger school with 230 students compared with 222.
- •Altrincham Preparatory School is boys and Bowdon Preparatory School is co-educational.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Altrincham Preparatory School better than Bowdon Preparatory School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Altrincham Preparatory School and Bowdon Preparatory School?
About 626 m in a straight line, between Altrincham and Altrincham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Altrincham Preparatory School: 222. Bowdon Preparatory School: 230. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Altrincham Preparatory School and Bowdon Preparatory School rank in North West?
Altrincham Preparatory School is unranked and Bowdon Preparatory School is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).