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St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton
Flapper Fold Lane, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0HA, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
41.0 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
184
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in Key Stage 2, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to academic standards, particularly in reading, writing, and mathematics, where it ranks in the top 75% nationally for expected outcomes. However, the percentage of students achieving higher standards is relatively low at 13%. Overall, parent satisfaction appears to be encouraging, making it a viable option for families in Wigan.
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Last inspected: 11 January 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 54% | Bottom 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British44.6%
Black African25.5%
White Other7.6%
Mixed W+B African3.8%
Black Other3.3%
Asian Chinese2.7%
Asian Other2.2%
Other2.2%
traveller_irish2.2%
Asian Indian1.6%
Asian Pakistani1.6%
Mixed Other1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Location
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53.52917, -2.49335 · M46 0HA
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN106498
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton rated by Ofsted?
St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 January 2017.
Is St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton a good school?
St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton scores 41.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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