What is the Ofsted rating of St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton?

St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton received a Ofsted rating of Needs_attention at its most recent inspection.

How many pupils attend St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton?

St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton has 184 pupils on roll.

What ages does St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton take?

St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

How do I apply to St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton?

St Richard's Roman Catholic 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 Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton have a religious character?

Yes — St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

What is the largest ethnic background at St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 39.7% of pupils at St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.