Atherton St George's CofE Primary School
Derby Street, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0HJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Atherton St George's CofE Primary School is a primary school in Manchester for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 136 schools in Wigan. It ranks 163rd of 250 primary schools in Manchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 June 2023, report published 17 September 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 20 June 2023
Pupils said that they feel happy and safe in school. Leaders have designed an ambitious, exciting curriculum for pupils, including for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils respond well to leaders' high expectations for their achievement. Pupils work hard in their lessons and they are encouraged by staff to do their best. In line with one of the school's values, pupils strive to shine. Pupils said that they always have someone to go to if they feel worried, sad or overwhelmed. They appreciate the support that they receive to look after their own mental health. Leaders expect the best of pupils' behaviour. Pupils show respect and care for each other and for adults in school. When incidents of bullying occur, staff act quickly and appropriately to make it stop. The atmosphere in school is calm and welcoming. Older pupils have many opportunities to take on responsibilities in school. For example, they are keen to act as 'knights' who carry out a wide range of roles. Pupils appreciate the experiences that staff provide through the 'top-ten passport', such as residential trips and visits to the theatre.
What the school should improve
- From time to time, some staff do not identify those few pupils who are not keeping up with the phonics programme. This prevents these pupils from receiving timely support to help them catch up. Leaders should ensure that staff are skilled in identifying and supporting those pupils who are struggling to keep up with the early reading curriculum.
- In a few subjects, leaders have not identified the content that they want pupils to learn. This hinders some teachers in designing learning that helps pupils to embed what they have been taught previously. Leaders should ensure that they finalise their curriculum thinking in these few subjects so that teachers are clear about the knowledge that pupils should gain.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
45 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
333 pupils on roll, with places for 363
Schools near Atherton St George's CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton | 0.2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 54% met the expected standard |
| Meadowbank Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Parklee Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Not published |
| St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE WINGS' CE TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lisa Boardman
- Phone
- 01942883971
- Address
- Derby Street, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0HJ
- Local authority
- Wigan
- URN
- 144371
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.