Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

Bowdon CofE Primary School

Grange Road, Altrincham, WA14 3EX
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Bowdon CofE Primary School
Altrincham, WA14 3EX
616 Pupils
630 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
3.60% FSM %
317 Boys
299 Girls
About Bowdon CofE Primary School

Bowdon CofE Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Altrincham, Trafford, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 616 pupils on roll. School capacity: 630. Current headteacher: Samantha Halliwell.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary aided school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Trafford
Region North West
Administrative District Trafford
Parliamentary Constituency Altrincham and Sale West
Ward Bowdon
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10071386
URN 106338
Data Last Updated 17-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Amy Unwin Chair of Governors 27/11/2024 27/11/2028 Appointed by LA
Mrs Hilary Gartside Governor 22/01/2023 21/01/2027 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Mary Graham Governor 26/02/2024 23/06/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Debi Green Governor 14/07/2021 13/07/2025 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Debi Green Governor 15/07/2025 14/07/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Samantha Halliwell Governor 01/09/2022 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Mark Herrington Governor 01/09/2022 17/09/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Sally Jenkinson Governor 29/09/2025 28/09/2029 Elected by school staff
Reverend Andrew Knight Governor 01/09/2024 — Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Sarah Kontny Governor 01/05/2023 01/05/2027 Elected by parents
Venerable Mike McGurk Governor 03/04/2025 02/04/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Michelle Morgan Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Altrincham Preparatory School
0.4 km • Altrincham
Other
Altrincham Grammar School for Boys
0.55 km • Altrincham
Other
Bollin Primary School
0.63 km • Altrincham
Other
Bowdon Preparatory School
1 km • Altrincham
Other
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls
1 km • Altrincham
Other
Hale Preparatory School
1.25 km • Altrincham
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Bowdon CofE Primary School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Altrincham, Trafford.
Bowdon CofE Primary School has 616 pupils, with a capacity of 630.
Bowdon CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, Bowdon CofE Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Bowdon CofE Primary School is Mrs Samantha Halliwell.
Bowdon CofE Primary School is at Grange Road, Bowdon, Altrincham, WA14 3EX, in the Trafford local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Bowdon CofE Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Bowdon CofE Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Samantha Halliwell
Grange Road, Bowdon, Altrincham, WA14 3EX
01619288907
www.bowdoncs.org.uk/
Location
WA14 3EX  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 106338
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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