What is the Ofsted rating of St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton?

St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton received a Ofsted rating of Good at its most recent inspection.

How many pupils attend St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton?

St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton has 397 pupils on roll.

What ages does St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton take?

St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton located?

St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton is located in Manchester, M46 9FD, Wigan.

How do I apply to St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton?

St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton is a state school. Applications are made through your Local Authority (Wigan) using the Common Application Form. The national deadline is 31 October for secondary and 15 January for primary admissions.

Does St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton have a religious character?

Yes — St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

What is the largest ethnic background at St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 87.7% of pupils at St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.