Bowdon Preparatory School vs Loreto Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 805 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowdon Preparatory School
Altrincham · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
230 students
Loreto Grammar School
Altrincham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,075 students
| Measure | Bowdon Preparatory School Altrincham, North West | Loreto Grammar School Altrincham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 97 Top 5% |
| Region rank | – | #6 of 536 |
| National rank | – | #60 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 230 | 1,075 |
| Pupils on roll | 230 | 1,075 |
| Free school meals | – | 5.5% |
| Capacity filled | 61.3% | 103.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 73.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 92.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 97.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 6.90 |
| A level points per entry | – | 43.6 |
| town | Altrincham | Altrincham |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bowdonprep.org.uk | www.loretogrammar.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Loreto Grammar School is the larger school with 1,075 students compared with 230.
- •Bowdon Preparatory School is a independent school while Loreto Grammar School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Bowdon Preparatory School is co-educational and Loreto Grammar School is girls.
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 Bowdon Preparatory School better than Loreto Grammar 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 Bowdon Preparatory School and Loreto Grammar School?
About 805 m in a straight line, between Altrincham and Altrincham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bowdon Preparatory School: 230. Loreto Grammar School: 1,075. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bowdon Preparatory School and Loreto Grammar School rank in North West?
Bowdon Preparatory School is unranked and Loreto Grammar School is 6th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).