Bowdon CofE Primary School

A outstanding voluntary aided school school in Trafford. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Bowdon CofE Primary School.

Altrincham, WA143EX Ofsted: Outstanding Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

88

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
74.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 88.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
97.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 28.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
4 March 2020
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Grange Road
Bowdon
Altrincham, WA143EX

Location

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Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
106338
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Grange Road, Bowdon, Altrincham, WA14 3EX
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
630 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Chester
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
620
Free School Meals
4.4% (27 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.3% (14 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.9%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
3.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
88.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
28.0%
Reading Score:
110.0
Maths Score:
110.0
Grammar Score:
111.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
88.0 (+29.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
28.0 (+20.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
3.1 (14.4 below average)
Maths Score:
110.0 (+5.9 vs average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.1 (3.5 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 110.0 110.0
2023 111.0 110.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
78
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
620 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Loving, learning & growing together"

Love Respect Hope Forgiveness Wisdom Koinonia

The school is a voluntary aided Church of England school with a Trust Deed dated 1553; there is a daily act of worship; Christian vision and values permeate the curriculum and school life.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Football Basketball Handball Lacrosse Hockey Netball

Facilities

Drama studio Arts Hall Food technology room Outdoor spaces Secure play spaces

Curriculum Highlights

Art & Design Computing Design Technology English MFL - French & Latin Geography History Maths Music PE Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) RE Science

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club runs on-site in the drama studio from 7:30am and provides breakfast; After School Club is on-site and situated in the drama studio, food technology room and Arts Hall; After school childcare is available from the end of school to 6:00pm; Places are limited and bookings are via Kids Collective; enquiries should go to Kids Collective ([email protected]).

SEND Provision

Bowdon Church School provides SEND support in line with the SEND Code of Practice; SEND policy and annual SEND report are available on the SEND page; Trafford SEND Local Offer; SENDCo contact information provided.

Financial Information

Wraparound care and after-school clubs have a charge for staffing and resources; breakfast club and after-school activities are paid provisions; no specific fee amounts are listed on the site.

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