Bowdon CofE Primary School

About Bowdon CofE Primary School

Bowdon CofE Primary School is a voluntary aided school in Altrincham, Trafford, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 616 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 March 2020) rated it Outstanding. At the end of Key Stage 2, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 5.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 15.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Trafford →

School Type

Voluntary aided school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

616 / 630 (98%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Last Ofsted Inspection

4 March 2020

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Grange Road, Altrincham, Trafford, WA14 3EX

Phone

01619288907

Headteacher

Samantha Halliwell

Website

www.bowdoncs.org.uk/

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bowdon CofE Primary School?

Bowdon CofE Primary School is a voluntary aided school in Altrincham, Trafford, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Bowdon CofE Primary School have?

Bowdon CofE Primary School has 616 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Bowdon CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Bowdon CofE Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 March 2020).

How does Bowdon CofE Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

80% of pupils at Bowdon CofE Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Bowdon CofE Primary School?

Bowdon CofE Primary School is located at Grange Road, Altrincham, Trafford, WA14 3EX.