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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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