Bowdon Preparatory School for Girls
School summary
A small independent prep for girls aged 3 to 11, Bowdon Preparatory School educates around 279 pupils in Altrincham. Its compact size lends a close-knit feel, and the school's quality is reflected in its top ISI rating of "excellent". The same grade was awarded for personal development, suggesting attention to character and wellbeing alongside academic work. Led by Head Mrs Sara Makepeace-Taylor, it offers a non-denominational, day-only setting.
Where every mark matters.
Places are limited and demand is high, so exam performance is what sets candidates apart. Passmate turns the months ahead into ten focused minutes a day on the exact topics this school tests.
Free month · No payment needed
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 4 November 2025
Teaching & academics
The Independent Schools Inspectorate judged the school "excellent" overall, its highest grade, and confirmed that compliance requirements were met. With roughly 7 per cent of pupils receiving SEN support, the school combines strong standards with a measure of individual attention. The single-sex, all-through prep structure allows girls to progress from early years through to the end of Year 6 in one setting.
Head · Mrs Sara Makepeace-Taylor
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 7.17%
- EHC plans
- 0.36%
Schools nearby
Altrincham Preparatory School
Altrincham, North West
Hale Preparatory School
Altrincham, North West
Loreto Preparatory School
Altrincham, North West
Forest School
Altrincham, North West
St Ambrose Prep School
Cheshire, North West
The Watkin Centre
Manchester, North West
Watch Passmate decide how to teach.
Answer as a child would. Left: what they see. Right: what it learns about them.
A small girls' prep with an "excellent" ISI verdict across both academics and personal development. Worth a look for families wanting a nurturing, high-performing start before senior school.
That’s where Passmate comes in. Tutoring is the most effective thing in a child’s preparation - a well-tutored child can outperform the vast majority of their peers. Passmate works alongside your tutor, not instead of them: it learns how your child thinks, finds the gaps, and shows the tutor exactly where to spend each session - so the limited time you have lands on what actually decides a place.
Works alongside your child’s tutor - not instead of them.
Free month · No payment needed
Bowdon Preparatory School for Girls 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.