Bollin Primary School
Apsley Grove, Bowdon, Altrincham, WA14 3AHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bollin Primary School is a primary school in Altrincham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 101 schools in Trafford. It ranks 6th of 17 primary schools in Altrincham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 September 2022, report published 10 November 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 September 2022
Pupils, and their parents and carers, are proud to belong to this calm and welcoming school community. Pupils are kind to each other. They are respectful and well behaved. Pupils described with enthusiasm the many things that they like about their school, especially the friends that they make. Pupils told inspectors that this is a great place to learn. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), benefit from high-quality opportunities that promote their wider development. Pupils learn about the importance of looking after their well-being. They carry out leadership responsibilities diligently, such as looking after the school's chickens and allotment, or being a school councillor. Leaders have high expectations of what pupils can and should achieve. Pupils learn well. They benefit from a well-thought-out curriculum. Through the curriculum, adults encourage pupils to develop a love of reading. Children in the early years settle quickly. Staff know children well. Staff provide additional support for children who need it. Children in the early years are well prepared for key stage 1. Pupils feel safe at school. They told inspectors that they use the 'talk token' system to confide in an adult about any concerns that they may have. Bullying is dealt with effectively by staff, so it does not reoccur.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, leaders have not finalised the guidance and support that teachers require to deliver and assess these curriculums as effectively as they could. As a result, some teachers are not clear about the key knowledge that pupils must learn. Senior leaders should ensure that teachers have all the information that they need to deliver the curriculum well and to check that pupils are learning all that they should.
- Some teachers do not use the information that they have about pupils with SEND to adapt the delivery of the curriculum as effectively as they could. On occasions, this hinders how well some pupils with SEND learn. Leaders should ensure that staff use all of the information available to them to tailor the delivery of the curriculum to meet these pupils' needs.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
63 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
368 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Bollin Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowdon CofE Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 80% met the expected standard |
| Altrincham Preparatory School | 0.5 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Bowdon Preparatory School | 0.8 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Hale Preparatory School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Stamford Park Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- INSPIRING LEARNERS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Natanya O'Hara
- Phone
- 01619288900
- Address
- Apsley Grove, Bowdon, Altrincham, WA14 3AH
- Local authority
- Trafford
- URN
- 145746
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.