St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton
88%
Capacity
184
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton
St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Wigan community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 184 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton "Good", the school is led by headteacher DM Nulty, it falls under Wigan local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 77% 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 2269th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 24th out of 98 in Wigan.
St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton is a popular choice with families — it received 31 applications for 18 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton include Library, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Swimming, Dance, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Gardening, Choir, Book Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 37.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wigan, St Richard's Roman Catholic 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Flapper Fold Lane, Manchester, Wigan, M46 0HA |
| Headteacher | DM Nulty |
| Local Authority | Wigan |
| Number of Pupils | 184 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 37.0% |
| School Capacity | 184 / 210 (88% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Jan 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (20 Jan 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 1 Feb 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (77%)
2269th of 13,686
Nationally
313th of 2,065
In North West
24th of 98
In Wigan
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
77%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
83%
'23/24
77%
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed18
31
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
18 families put this school as their 1st choice (58% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Flapper Fold Lane, Manchester
Wigan, M46 0HA
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