Atherton St George's CofE Primary School
97%
Capacity
353
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Atherton St George's CofE Primary School
Atherton St George's CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Wigan community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 353 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 363 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Atherton St George's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lisa Boardman, it falls under Wigan local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5019th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 44th out of 98 in Wigan.
Atherton St George's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 63 applications for 41 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 35 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Atherton St George's CofE Primary School include Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Library, Forest School, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Gymnastics, Athletics, as well as clubs including Chess, Drama, Book Club, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 53.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wigan, Atherton St George's CofE Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Derby Street, Manchester, Wigan, M46 0HJ |
| Headteacher | Lisa Boardman |
| Local Authority | Wigan |
| Number of Pupils | 353 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 53.4% |
| School Capacity | 353 / 363 (97% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (68%)
5019th of 13,686
Nationally
732nd of 2,065
In North West
44th of 98
In Wigan
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
68%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
52%
'23/24
68%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed41
63
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
35 families put this school as their 1st choice (56% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Derby Street, Manchester
Wigan, M46 0HJ
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