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St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton
Goodgraded 08/11/2023Ages 4–11396 pupilsFaithChurch 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 & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 08/11/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)78%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)9%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score107
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score106
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake15.6%
Free school meals15.6%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language7.1%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled95%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.2%
Attendance94.2%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher23.7
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence15.6%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Manchester
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