St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton
URN: 106498 • Manchester M46 0HA
Overview
- Name
- St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton
- URN
- 106498
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- DM Nulty (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01942882980
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Flapper Fold Lane, Manchester M46 0HA
Summary
St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School, located in Atherton, Manchester, is a voluntary aided primary school that serves a mixed-gender population of 184 pupils, with a capacity of 210. The school is committed to its mission of fostering a community that "To Know, Love and Follow Jesus," integrating Catholic values into daily life and education.
The school day begins with a breakfast club at 8:00 AM, followed by registration at 8:55 AM. The curriculum is designed to provide a well-rounded education, with morning and afternoon sessions structured around core subjects and enrichment activities. After-school clubs and childcare services are available until 5:30 PM, supporting working families and encouraging extracurricular engagement.
St Richard's places a strong emphasis on uniform, promoting a sense of belonging and pride among students. The uniform policy is designed to ensure all children present themselves in a smart manner, with specific guidelines for both boys and girls. The school also offers support for families in need of assistance with uniform costs, reflecting its commitment to community welfare and inclusivity.
The school day begins with a breakfast club at 8:00 AM, followed by registration at 8:55 AM. The curriculum is designed to provide a well-rounded education, with morning and afternoon sessions structured around core subjects and enrichment activities. After-school clubs and childcare services are available until 5:30 PM, supporting working families and encouraging extracurricular engagement.
St Richard's places a strong emphasis on uniform, promoting a sense of belonging and pride among students. The uniform policy is designed to ensure all children present themselves in a smart manner, with specific guidelines for both boys and girls. The school also offers support for families in need of assistance with uniform costs, reflecting its commitment to community welfare and inclusivity.
Useful links
- School Jotter 3 (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Yesoiday Hatorah Girls Academy (80.9)
- Garrett Hall Primary School (79.7)
- Broadoak Primary School (79.5)
- St Andrew's CofE Primary School (77.0)
- Brookburn Community School (76.9)
Key details
- LA
- Wigan
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 184
- Boys
- 93
- Girls
- 91
- FSM %
- 37.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-01-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 184 | 93 | 91 | 210 | 37.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 171 | 90 | 81 | 210 | 48.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 177 | 95 | 82 | 210 | 57.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 177 | 95 | 82 | 210 | 57.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 184 | 94 | 90 | 210 | 57.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 174 | 79 | 95 | 210 | 40.20 |
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