Bollin Primary School vs Bowdon CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 630 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bollin Primary School
Altrincham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
368 students
Bowdon CofE Primary School
Altrincham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
622 students
| Measure | Bollin Primary School Altrincham, North West | Bowdon CofE Primary School Altrincham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 92 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #165 of 2,286 | #71 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1276 of 15,697 | #568 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 368 | 622 |
| Pupils on roll | 368 | 622 |
| Free school meals | 6% | 5.8% |
| Capacity filled | 87.6% | 98.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 25% | 34% |
| 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.bowdoncs.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bowdon CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.2 vs 86.1).
- •Bowdon CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 75%).
- •Bowdon CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (34% vs 25%).
- •Bowdon CofE Primary School is the larger school with 622 students compared with 368.
- •Bollin Primary School is a academy school while Bowdon CofE Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Bollin Primary School better than Bowdon CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bowdon CofE Primary School ranks higher (92.2 vs 86.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bollin Primary School and Bowdon CofE Primary School?
About 630 m in a straight line, between Altrincham and Altrincham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bollin Primary School: 368. Bowdon CofE Primary School: 622. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bollin Primary School and Bowdon CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Bollin Primary School is 165th of 2,286 and Bowdon CofE Primary School is 71st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).