Altrincham Preparatory School, Altrincham
Altrincham Preparatory School is an independent school for boys aged 2 to 11 in Altrincham. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in May 2026.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Altrincham Preparatory School in detail
Altrincham Preparatory School in its own words
In its own words: "Altrincham Preparatory School is set in a quiet area of South Manchester. The school has always celebrated innovation alongside tradition and since being founded in 1936 it has evolved into the thriving school it now is, continuing its tradition of excellence in education."
From the headteacher's welcome: "I am delighted to welcome you to Altrincham Preparatory School. It is a privilege to be the Headmaster of such a vibrant, ambitious and wonderfully happy school. For 90 years, we have dedicated ourselves to the education of boys, developing an approach that combines the strength of our heritage with a forward-thinking vision for the future."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, rugby, hockey, cricket, tennis, athletics, gymnastics, cross-country, yoga and judo.
The school runs after-school care, from £8.00 per day.
Coming up: an admissions event on Monday 16 November 2026, an open day on Monday 16 November 2026 and an open day on Tuesday 17 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
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Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Altrincham Preparatory School are Bowdon Preparatory School (0.4 miles), Hale Preparatory School (0.5 miles), St Ambrose Prep School (1.6 miles) and Forest School (1.6 miles).
Bowdon Preparatory SchoolHale Preparatory SchoolSt Ambrose Prep SchoolForest School
Who goes there
In 2026, 38 pupils (17.1%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Hale Rail Station, about 520 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Altrincham Grammar School for Boys (outside), 130 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Altrincham Preparatory School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
6 May 2026
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
10 May 2023
Regulatory Compliance
20 March 2019
Integrated
9 February 2016
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£14,087 to £14,857
depending on year group
| Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 Fees | £14,087 a year |
| Years 3 to 6 Fees | £14,857 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Trafford - 4 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Altrincham Preparatory School
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 4
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 0 serious and 3 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Trafford is 11 (the median across 103 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
58%
Available places
222 pupils
380 places
158 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Altrincham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Altrincham
Across Trafford council
Places available
3,679
Applications
3,221
Got 1st preference
81.0%
Got preferred school
98.4%
All secondary applications across Trafford council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
38
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
17.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
222
Total Pupils
222
Boys
0
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Questions parents ask about Altrincham Preparatory School
When was Altrincham Preparatory School last inspected?
Altrincham Preparatory School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in May 2026.
How many pupils go to Altrincham Preparatory School?
Altrincham Preparatory School has around 222 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Altrincham Preparatory School?
Altrincham Preparatory School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Altrincham Preparatory School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 0 serious and 3 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Trafford is 11 (the median across 103 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Altrincham Preparatory School?
Altrincham Preparatory School is at Marlborough Road, Bowdon, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2RR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)