Is St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 8 November 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 35th of 97 primary schools in Wigan. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 71% of pupils at St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton?

Applications for Reception places at St Philip's CofE 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 Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton

Bolton Old Road, Atherton, Manchester, M46 9FD

Local ranking35th of 97 primary schools in Wigan

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 8 November 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 71.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 2.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 80.0%
Writing (Expected): 78.0%
Maths (Expected): 80.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 76.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 107.0
Cohort Size: 59

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 396
Boys: 186 (47%)
Girls: 211 (53%)
Capacity: 420 (95% full)
SEND: 12.6%
FSM Eligible: 15.4%
EAL: 5.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.8%
SEN Support: 10.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 18.1
Budget per Pupil: £6,196/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 13.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

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

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 88.6%
Black African: 1.8%
White Other: 1.5%
Mixed Other: 1.5%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.3%
Asian Pakistani: 1.3%
Asian Chinese: 1.3%
Asian Other: 1.3%

88.6%

White British

1.8%

Black African

1.5%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01942883919

enquiries@admin.saintphilips.wigan.sch.uk

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Bolton Old Road

Manchester, North West

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Administrative

URN: 106515
UKPRN: 10068651
Establishment No.: 3423

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