The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 353
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 53.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Trust
- THE WINGS' CE TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Lisa Boardman (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Derby Street, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0HJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFred Longworth High School
Secondary · 2.1km away
Kingshill School
Special school · 2.4km away
The Westleigh School
Secondary · 2.5km away
Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Cambian Gloucester
Independent · 2.6km away
Cambian - Park Hill
Independent · 2.6km away
Cambian Meadow Road
Independent · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Atherton St George's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Atherton St George's CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Atherton St George's CofE Primary School?
Atherton St George's CofE Primary School currently has 353 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Atherton St George's CofE Primary School take?
Atherton St George's CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Atherton St George's CofE Primary School?
Atherton St George's CofE Primary School is in Manchester, M46 0HJ, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Atherton St George's CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Atherton St George's CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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