Is St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 28 April 2026 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Needs attention and one at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 39th of 97 primary schools in Wigan. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

How do I apply for a place at St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton?

Applications for Reception places at St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton

Q: What are St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 54% of pupils at St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

Flapper Fold Lane, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0HA

Local ranking39th of 97 primary schools in Wigan

Ofsted: Needs attention

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 28 April 2026. Figures last updated 30 July 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 28 April 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Needs attention
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Needs attention
Inclusion: Needs attention
Early years: Needs attention

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 54.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 13.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 54.0%
Writing (Expected): 71.0%
Maths (Expected): 75.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 50.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 101.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 102.0
Cohort Size: 24

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 184
Boys: 89 (48%)
Girls: 95 (52%)
Capacity: 210 (88% full)
SEND: 26.6%
FSM Eligible: 37.5%
EAL: 25.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.7%
SEN Support: 23.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 26.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 7.0
Budget per Pupil: £7,140/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 11.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Catholic
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 45.0%
Black African: 25.8%
White Other: 7.7%
Mixed White & Black African: 3.9%
Black Other: 3.3%
Asian Chinese: 2.8%
White Traveller: 2.2%
Asian Other: 2.2%

45.0%

White British

25.8%

Black African

7.7%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01942882980

enquiries@admin.saintrichards.wigan.sch.uk

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Flapper Fold Lane

Manchester, North West

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Administrative

URN: 106498
UKPRN: 10078703
Establishment No.: 3396

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