St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton
Bolton Old Road, Atherton, Manchester, M46 9FDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton is a primary school in Manchester for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 136 schools in Wigan. It ranks 93rd of 250 primary schools in Manchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 November 2023, report published 14 December 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 November 2023
Pupils at St Philip's CofE Primary School live out the school's motto of 'together, we achieve'. The school has high expectations of pupils. Teachers ensure that most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), succeed. Pupils are attentive in lessons, and they work hard. As a result, pupils typically achieve well across a range of subjects. Pupils concentrate in lessons, and there is little disruption. Pupils are confident that teachers will swiftly resolve any concerns or worries they may have. The school is built on a strong culture of respect for others. Pupils are kind and caring towards one another. They told inspectors that they feel happy and safe in school. Pupils benefit from an excellent programme of personal development. Teachers nurture pupils' individual talents and interests exceedingly well. Pupils delight in the vast array of high-quality enrichment activities that the school offers. For example, pupils are keen to attend garden crafts, dance class and culture clubs. The school carefully designs and schedules trips, visits and outdoor learning activities to enhance the curriculum. These opportunities add considerable value to pupils' learning and development. This includes those pupils with SEND and those who are disadvantaged. Pupils have plentiful opportunities to foster their talents and interests far beyond the academic curriculum.
What the school should improve
- A small number of teachers do not design the most appropriate activities to help pupils, including a few pupils with SEND, to learn new knowledge. This means that, from time to time, some pupils do not learn all that they could. The school should ensure that teachers are suitably trained to design learning activities that enable pupils, including those with SEND, to develop a consistently deep and rich body of subject knowledge.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
59 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
397 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chowbent Primary School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 36% met the expected standard |
| Meadowbank Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton | 0.5 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 54% met the expected standard |
| Parklee Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Not published |
| Atherton St George's CofE Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss L Rigby
- Phone
- 01942883919
- Address
- Bolton Old Road, Atherton, Manchester, M46 9FD
- Local authority
- Wigan
- URN
- 106515
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.