Atherton High School

About Atherton High School

Atherton High School is a free school in Atherton, Wigan, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 547 pupils on roll. It is part of EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 January 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46.2 (2025/26). 47.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Wigan →

School Type

Free schools

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

547 / 550 (99%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

24 January 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Hamilton Street, Atherton, Wigan, M46 0AY

Phone

01942885500

Headteacher

Leanne Turner

Website

http://www.athertonhigh.com/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Atherton High School?

Atherton High School is a free school in Atherton, Wigan, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Atherton High School have?

Atherton High School has 547 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Atherton High School's Ofsted rating?

Atherton High School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 January 2024).

How does Atherton High School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Atherton High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46.2 in 2025/26.

Is Atherton High School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Atherton High School is part of EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP TRUST.

Where is Atherton High School?

Atherton High School is located at Hamilton Street, Atherton, Wigan, M46 0AY.