St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton
URN: 106515 • Manchester M46 9FD
Overview
- Name
- St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton
- URN
- 106515
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 65.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- L Rigby (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01942883919
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bolton Old Road, Manchester M46 9FD
Summary
St Philip's CofE Primary School is a Voluntary Aided Church of England primary school located in Atherton, Wigan, with a current enrolment of 396 pupils and a capacity of 420. The school emphasizes a balanced and creative curriculum designed to foster not only academic skills in areas such as language, mathematics, and science but also the development of spiritual and moral values. The school's ethos is encapsulated in its motto, "Together We Achieve," and its mission to create a loving Christian environment where every child can thrive.
The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental engagement, believing that collaboration between home and school is essential for children's success. St Philip's is committed to nurturing resilient and compassionate learners who are prepared to become responsible adults. The school’s values—service, respect, perseverance, courage, forgiveness, and compassion—guide its approach to education and community relations.
St Philip's has built a reputation for providing a secure and caring environment, as evidenced by its "Excellent" rating in the latest Church Schools Inspection. The school aims to foster strong relationships with local churches and the wider community, ensuring that children develop a sense of belonging and understanding of diverse faiths and beliefs.
The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental engagement, believing that collaboration between home and school is essential for children's success. St Philip's is committed to nurturing resilient and compassionate learners who are prepared to become responsible adults. The school’s values—service, respect, perseverance, courage, forgiveness, and compassion—guide its approach to education and community relations.
St Philip's has built a reputation for providing a secure and caring environment, as evidenced by its "Excellent" rating in the latest Church Schools Inspection. The school aims to foster strong relationships with local churches and the wider community, ensuring that children develop a sense of belonging and understanding of diverse faiths and beliefs.
Useful links
- Meet Our Governors (governance)
- SEND Information Report (sen)
- School Opening Hours & Holidays (calendar)
- > (other)
- TPA Policies (other)
- St Philips CofE Primary (other)
- About Our School (other)
- Our Ethos (other)
- Welcome (other)
- School Policies (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
- 420
- Pupils
- 396
- Boys
- 193
- Girls
- 203
- FSM %
- 15.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Greater Manchester
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 396 | 193 | 203 | 420 | 15.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 396 | 185 | 211 | 420 | 14.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 414 | 189 | 225 | 420 | 12.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 414 | 189 | 225 | 420 | 12.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 418 | 195 | 223 | 420 | 10.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 419 | 196 | 223 | 420 | 7.20 |
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