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Bowdon Preparatory School
Trafford·Not applicable·North West·Other independent school·WA14 2LT
URN: 106377
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Independent School Entry
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Verified fees
Year 7
£9,936
Financial assistance
Bursaries or scholarships are referenced on the school website.
Fee evidence
ISC day fees/term (excl VAT): £3,312 to £3,396 -> £9,936/yr (x3)
Verified exam details
Exam type
CAT
Exam provider
GL Assessment
Open days from the school website
Register Interest Open Days 16 June 2026 – 9
Click here to register your interest for our next open day
Entry requirements
” ISI Report Nov 2025 "If your child is offered a place - take it" Application Process Open Days Fees Registration Meet Bella Bear Virtual Walkthrough
Verification
Data year
2026
Last verified
12 Apr 2026
Confidence
70%
Pages checked
3
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School information
| URN | 106377 |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Other independent school |
| Gender of entry | Girls |
| Age range | 3-11 |
| Headteacher | Headmistress Sara Makepeace-Taylor |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | WA14 2LT |
| Latest pupils | 279 |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
Ashley Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2LT
www.bowdonprep.org.uk1619280678| DfE number | 6000 |
| UKPRN | 10015329 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 1931 |
| GIAS updated | 5 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |