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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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