# Bowdon Nursery School

Bowdon Nursery School is a full-day nursery at Community Classroom, Bowdon Church School, Grange Road, Altrincham, WA14 3EX, in Rosehill, Trafford. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bowdon-nursery-school-ey489154  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Community Classroom, Bowdon Church School, Grange Road, Altrincham, WA14 3EX
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 07815 593126
- Website: https://bowdonnurseryschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY489154

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 24 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489154

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2015 (Reference EY489154). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489154)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489154)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489154)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Community Classroom, Bowdon Church School, Grange Road, Altrincham, WA14 3EX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.372567,-2.356308

- Station: Hale, 0.6 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Springbank Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Trafford there are about 2.5 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowdon CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Altrincham Preparatory School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Bollin Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Bowdon Preparatory School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Hale Preparatory School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| Stamford Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Altrincham CofE (Aided) Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Fun Fest Altrincham Prep](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fun-fest-altrincham-prep-2831806) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Richmond House Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/richmond-house-kindergarten-ey293670) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Broussa Day Nursery & Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/broussa-day-nursery-and-nursery-school-ey493982) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Hale Day Nursery and Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hale-day-nursery-and-nursery-school-2597611) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Ivy House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ivy-house-day-nursery-2625610) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Altrincham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-altrincham-ey553670) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bowdon Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bowdon Nursery School Outstanding at its inspection on 24 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bowdon Nursery School take?

Bowdon Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Bowdon Nursery School?

Hale is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bowdon Nursery School?

You can call 07815 593126 and visit bowdonnurseryschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489154)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bowdon+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJEUGcSj6te0gR4YUnwE7xA34)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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