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St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton
Bolton Old Road, Atherton, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M46 9FD, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
71.8 / 100
Top 28%
Better than 72% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
396
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 71% of pupils achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 33% nationally. While the percentage of students reaching higher standards is relatively low at 2%, the overall satisfaction and support from the community are reflected in its LocaleIQ score, which is better than 72% of schools. Parents can feel confident in the school's commitment to providing a quality education for their children.
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Last inspected: 8 November 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 71% | Top 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.4%
Black African1.8%
Mixed Other1.5%
White Other1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Asian Other1.3%
Asian Chinese1.3%
Asian Pakistani1.3%
Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Location
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53.52713, -2.48188 · M46 9FD
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN106515
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton rated by Ofsted?
St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 November 2023.
Is St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton a good school?
St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton scores 71.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 28% 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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