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Atherton High School

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Atherton High School

Hamilton Street, Atherton, M46 0AY

Free schools
Pupils
547
Ages
11-16
FSM
45.9%
Attainment 8
39.3
Ofsted
Good
Jan 2024

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%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

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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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. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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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

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. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
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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