The short version
Below-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- This is a Roman Catholic 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
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% 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, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 184
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 37%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Head
- Mrs DM Nulty (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
January 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Flapper Fold Lane, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0HA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFred Longworth High School
Secondary · 2.0km away
Kingshill School
Special school · 2.2km away
Cambian Gloucester
Independent · 2.4km away
Cambian - Park Hill
Independent · 2.4km away
Cambian Meadow Road
Independent · 2.4km away
Cambian Rooley Moor
Independent · 2.4km away
Cambian Pilsworth
Independent · 2.4km away
Cambian Queens Park Road
Independent · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton's Ofsted rating?
St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton?
St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton currently has 184 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton take?
St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton?
St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton is in Manchester, M46 0HA, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton have a sixth form?
No, St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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