Bowdon Preparatory School vs Manchester Junior Girls' School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 16 km 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
Manchester Junior Girls' School
Salford · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
232 students
| Measure | Bowdon Preparatory School Altrincham, North West | Manchester Junior Girls' School Salford, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 230 | 232 |
| Pupils on roll | 230 | 232 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 61.3% | 89.9% |
| 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 | Salford |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bowdonprep.org.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Manchester Junior Girls' School is the larger school with 232 students compared with 230.
- •Bowdon Preparatory School is co-educational and Manchester Junior Girls' 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 Manchester Junior Girls' 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 Manchester Junior Girls' School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Altrincham and Salford in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bowdon Preparatory School: 230. Manchester Junior Girls' School: 232. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bowdon Preparatory School and Manchester Junior Girls' School rank in North West?
Bowdon Preparatory School is unranked and Manchester Junior Girls' School is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).