PrimaryData as of May 2026

St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton

Bolton Old Road, Atherton, Manchester, M46 9FD

Voluntary aided school

Church of England

Pupils

396

Ages

4-11

FSM

15.2%

Capacity

420

Ofsted

Good

Nov 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

80.0%

Writing

78.0%

Maths

80.0%

RWM Combined

71.0%

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About St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton

St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton is a primary school in Manchester, Wigan. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 71% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 396 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Bolton Old Road, Manchester, M46 9FD | More schools in Wigan

Ofsted inspection history

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

Nov 2023 — Good
Jan 2009 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton

What is St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton's Ofsted rating?

St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

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

St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton: KS2 2024/25: 71% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton located?

St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton is a primary school in Manchester, Wigan (M46 9FD).

How many pupils attend St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton?

St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton has around 396 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton with other schools?

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