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Bowdon CofE Primary School

Trafford, WA14 3EXPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Apr 2025
KS2 Results
88%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
88 1st-choice / 89 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#420 of 13,686 nationally

About Bowdon CofE Primary School

Bowdon CofE Primary School is a Church of England state primary in Trafford that is heavily oversubscribed, a clear signal of its local reputation. With 616 pupils on roll against a capacity of 630, the school is running very close to full. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 3.6%, well below the national average, reflecting the affluent catchment area. For the 2025/26 admissions cycle, the school received 181 applications for 89 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.03, and made 88 offers to first-preference families. This level of demand places it among the most sought-after primaries in Trafford, a borough where only 10 out of 63 primary schools hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressGrange Road, Altrincham, Trafford, WA14 3EX
HeadteacherSamantha Halliwell
Local AuthorityTrafford
Number of Pupils616
Free School Meals (FSM)3.6%
School Capacity616 / 630 (98% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

2 Apr 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (2 Apr 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 12 May 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
LibraryPlaying FieldsSensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

AthleticsNetballFootballCross CountryGymnasticsCricketRounders

Clubs & Activities

CodingArt ClubScience ClubChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: bowdoncs.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Bowdon CofE Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.