The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% 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
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 396
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 15.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Head
- Miss L Rigby (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bolton Old Road, Atherton, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M46 9FD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFred Longworth High School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Kingshill School
Special school · 1.7km away
Cambian Gloucester
Independent · 1.7km away
Cambian - Park Hill
Independent · 1.7km away
Cambian Meadow Road
Independent · 1.7km away
Cambian Rooley Moor
Independent · 1.7km away
Cambian Pilsworth
Independent · 1.7km away
Cambian Queens Park Road
Independent · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton's Ofsted rating?
St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton?
St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton currently has 396 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton take?
St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton?
St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton is in Manchester, M46 9FD, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton have a sixth form?
No, St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.