Bollin Primary School vs Hale Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.8 km 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
Hale Preparatory School
Altrincham · Independent primary · Ages 4–11
206 students
| Measure | Bollin Primary School Altrincham, North West | Hale Preparatory School Altrincham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #165 of 2,286 | – |
| National rank | #1276 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 368 | 206 |
| Pupils on roll | 368 | 206 |
| Free school meals | 6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 87.6% | 92% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 25% | – |
| 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.haleprepschool.com |
The verdict
- •Bollin Primary School is the larger school with 368 students compared with 206.
- •Bollin Primary School is a academy school while Hale Preparatory School is a independent 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 Hale 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 Bollin Primary School and Hale Preparatory School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Altrincham and Altrincham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bollin Primary School: 368. Hale Preparatory School: 206. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bollin Primary School and Hale Preparatory School rank in North West?
Bollin Primary School is 165th of 2,286 and Hale Preparatory School is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).