Altrincham Preparatory School having been established in 1936, celebrated its Diamond Jubilee in 1996/97. The School has an excellent record of academic and sporting achievements. The School aims to give each boy a sound primary education in order that he might gain entry to the secondary school most suited to his abilities.
The School has a good Teacher/Pupil ratio and offers a wide range of subjects headed by the three main National Curriculum core subjects of English, Maths and Science. In addition the School encourages pupils in Music, French, Art and Design and has a well stocked Library.
The School achieves excellent results to all the local Independent Grammar Schools including the Manchester Grammar School and to a wide range of other schools including the traditional Public Schools. In the Year 1996/7 pupils have been offered over 140 places in some 13 secondary schools. Out of a year group of 40, places included 10 full or part scholarships. 26 places were offered by the Manchester Grammar School also 33 pupils have been assessed by the Local Authority as being of grammar school standard.
The Schools sporting successes are outstanding with successes on a local, regional and national basis. Sporting activities include Rugby, Soccer, Cross-Country, Swimming, Tennis, Cricket, and Athletics.
In September 1997 the School opened a new purpose-built Junior School on its Marlborough Road, Bowdon site. The Infant Department was re-located at 'Highbury', West Road, Bowdon.
