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Atherton High School
Hamilton Street, Atherton, Greater Manchester, M46 0AY, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
24.1 / 100
Bottom 24%
Better than 24% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
547
Capacity
550
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 82% nationally. While 52% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in higher grade attainment, as only 26% reach grade 5 or above. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students, though its LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than only 24% of schools, suggesting potential challenges in comparison to peers.
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Last inspected: 24 January 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 39.3 | Bottom 18% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 52% | Bottom 16% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 26% | Bottom 10% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 38% | Bottom 44% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 19% | Bottom 44% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.0%
Mixed Other2.9%
Asian Other1.8%
White Other1.8%
Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black African0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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53.52123, -2.49288 · M46 0AY
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Frequently asked questions
What is Atherton High School rated by Ofsted?
Atherton High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 January 2024.
Is Atherton High School a good school?
Atherton High School scores 24.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 24% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Atherton High School in GCSEs?
Atherton High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.3. 52% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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