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Believe. Persevere. Succeed.
Empowering pupils aged 3–11 to believe in themselves, persevere through challenges, and succeed in their own unique way.

Register: Open Day

3 February 2026 9.30am – 11.30am. Register your interest for our next open day.  Where Every Child Is Known, Valued, and Inspired. Contact our Admissions Team – admissions@bowdonprep.org.uk to arrange a personalised tour. We would love to welcome you and your family to our School, where we Believe, Persevere, and Succeed Together.

 

At Bowdon Preparatory School, we empower pupils aged 3–11 to believe in themselves, persevere through challenges, and succeed in their own unique way.

Just minutes from Altrincham town centre, our independent day school combines a warm, nurturing environment with high academic standards — helping our pupils to flourish both inside and outside the classroom.

Every child at Bowdon Prep is known, valued, and encouraged to reach their full potential.

Our dedicated teachers inspire curiosity and confidence, making learning joyful and meaningful. We balance academic excellence with a rich programme of sport, music, and creative opportunities — developing resilient, kind, and ambitious young people.

Head’s Welcome 

 

Mrs S Makepeace-Taylor Head

Testimonials and Inspection Highlights

“A warm, friendly and wonderful school. Fantastic pastoral care and a positive environment to help them thrive!”

 

Parent

Testimonials and Inspection Highlights

“Pupils are happy, positive and benefit from a learning environment that focuses on their unique characteristics.”

Independent Schools Inspectorate November 2025

Testimonials and Inspection Highlights

“A wonderful environment that develops the whole child.”

 

Parent

Testimonials and Inspection Highlights

Leaders prioritise pupils’ wellbeing in the decisions they make

Independent Schools Inspectorate November 2025

Testimonials and Inspection Highlights

“Perfect school for our daughter — wonderful teachers make for happy pupils and successful learning”

 

Parent Reception

Our Vision & Ethos

Our Vision at Bowdon Prep School (BPS) is to empower pupils to believe in themselves and to persevere and succeed in all that they do. Read more about our core values here.
“The development of pupils’ self-esteem, self-knowledge and self-confidence is a significant strength” ” ISA Report Nov 2025
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The extra-curricular provision at BPS is extremely broad and varied, with a wide range of activities and clubs that take place before school, at lunchtime and after school. The challenging and exciting activities support the curriculum in ways that make our children happy to learn, while enabling them to make the most of their abilities. “Pupils’ achievement in extra-curricular activities are considerable given the age of the pupils and the size of the school.” ISI Report Nov 2022
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Life After Bowdon

Bowdon Prep School holds an outstanding reputation for academic excellence while fostering a happy, nurturing, and stimulating environment. We take pride in the personalised guidance we offer parents when selecting the right senior school for their child. Each year, our pupils successfully progress to some of the leading senior schools in the region.
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls
Manchester High School for Girls
Withington Girls’ School
Sale Grammar School
Cheadle Hulme School
Loreto Grammar School
The King's School, Macclesfield
Alderley Edge School for Girls
Destination Schools

Our Campus

The school is housed in a large Victorian building (formerly a secondary school). In addition to well-appointed classrooms, the school has extensive facilities.
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