St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton
94%
Capacity
396
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton
St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Wigan community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 396 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton "Good", the school is led by headteacher L Rigby, it falls under Wigan local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1992nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 17th out of 98 in Wigan.
St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton is a popular choice with families — it received 99 applications for 53 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 51 were first-preference applications.
St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.0/5 from 7 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton include Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Dance, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Science Club, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.2%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wigan, St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Bolton Old Road, Manchester, Wigan, M46 9FD |
| Headteacher | L Rigby |
| Local Authority | Wigan |
| Number of Pupils | 396 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.2% |
| School Capacity | 396 / 420 (94% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (78%)
1992nd of 13,686
Nationally
257th of 2,065
In North West
17th of 98
In Wigan
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
78%
Expected Standard
9%
Higher Standard
'22/23
70%
'23/24
78%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed53
99
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
51 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Bolton Old Road, Manchester
Wigan, M46 9FD
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