VOLUNTARY AIDED SCHOOL · PRIMARY · MIXED
St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton
Goodgraded 08/11/2023Ages 4–11396 pupilsChurch of England
St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Manchester, within the Wigan local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 396 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 08/11/2023, St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Manchester can view St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 08/11/2023
Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.2%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence15.6%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher23.7England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals15.6%England avg 24.0%
English not first language7.1%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-10%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)4%England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval
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