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Atherton High School

Hamilton Street, Atherton, M46 0AY

Free schools · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Jan 2024

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

39.3school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
39.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
8.2%
Basics 9-5
25.8%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

39.3

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2340.446.4
2023/2440.746.4
2024/2539.346.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.180.00
2023/240.000.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
38.2%
EBacc APS
3.47
EBacc 9-5
10.1%
EBacc 9-4
19.1%
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The Westleigh School
2.5 km away · Academy sponsor led
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Bedford High School
3.06 km away · Community school
Good
Westhoughton High School
3.44 km away · Community school
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About Atherton High School

Atherton High School is a secondary school in Atherton, Wigan. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.3. The school has around 547 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Hamilton Street, Atherton, M46 0AY | More schools in Wigan

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Atherton High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2024 — Good
  2. Dec 2022 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  3. Oct 2021 — Requires improvement
  4. Feb 2018 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Atherton High School

What is Atherton High School's Ofsted rating?
Atherton High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Atherton High School's latest exam results?
Atherton High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.3. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Atherton High School located?
Atherton High School is a secondary school in Atherton, Wigan (M46 0AY).
How many pupils attend Atherton High School?
Atherton High School has around 547 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Atherton High School with other schools?
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