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St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton

Flapper Fold Lane, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0HA

Voluntary aided school · Ages 4–11 · Mixed

Ofsted

Good

Jan 2017

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Academic picture

54% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (KS2, 2024/25).

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Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

54.0%

Writing

71.0%

Maths

75.0%

RWM Combined

54.0%

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Nearby primary schools

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Meadowbank Primary School

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Atherton St George's CofE Primary School

0.35 km away · Academy converter

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St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton

0.79 km away · Voluntary aided school

Good

Chowbent Primary School

0.83 km away · Voluntary controlled school

Good

Parklee Primary School

0.98 km away · Academy converter

Good

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About St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton

St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton is a primary school in Manchester, Wigan. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2017 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 54% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 184 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: Flapper Fold Lane, Manchester, M46 0HA | More schools in Wigan

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jan 2022 — School remains Good
Jan 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton

What is St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton's Ofsted rating?

St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2017 inspection.

What are St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton's latest exam results?

St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton: KS2 2024/25: 54% met expected standard in RWM. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

Where is St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton located?

St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton is a primary school in Manchester, Wigan (M46 0HA).

How many pupils attend St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton?

St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton has around 184 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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