Bollin Primary School, Altrincham

From the headteacher's welcome: "We have also created and developed a curriculum that not only promotes high standards and challenges children’s thinking but a curriculum that also excites and motivates our children and teaching staff."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, hockey, tennis, gymnastics, cross-country, judo, dance, drama and gardening.

Coming up: an admissions event on Tuesday 3 November 2026 and an open day on Tuesday 3 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 90% of Year 6 pupils at Bollin Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 84% and 82% in Trafford and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 81% in reading and 83% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 36 families put Bollin Primary School as their first choice and 161 named it as one of their preferences, for 41 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Bollin Primary School are Bowdon CofE Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 87% reading, 90% maths); Stamford Park Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 93% reading, 85% maths); Altrincham CofE (Aided) Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 79% reading, 77% maths); and Oldfield Brow Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 82% reading, 78% maths).

Bollin Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

Bollin Primary School is one of 3 schools run by Inspiring Learners Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.

6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 32.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (61%), Asian (15%) and Mixed (9%).

In 2026, 24 pupils (6.5%) received SEN support and 5 (1.4%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

Bollin Primary School had 25 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Hale Rail Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Luke's Church (outside), 300 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Bollin Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

Bollin Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Bollin Primary School are Altrincham Grammar School for Girls (0.6 miles), Altrincham Grammar School for Boys (0.7 miles), Loreto Grammar School (1.1 miles) and North Cestrian School (1.1 miles).