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

St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton has 396 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 November 2023).

How does St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

71% of pupils at St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

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

St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton is located at Bolton Old Road, Manchester, Wigan, M46 9FD.

St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton

Bolton Old Road, Manchester, Wigan, M46 9FD

Good

Inspected 8 November 2023

Good

Ofsted

71%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

396

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Voluntary aided school

Type

About St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton

St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton is a voluntary aided school in Manchester, Wigan, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 396 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 November 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 15.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Wigan →
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 396 / 420 (94%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Last Ofsted Inspection: 8 November 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

15.6%

Free school meals

7.1%

EAL

1.8%

SEN support

10.9%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

71%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

107

Avg reading score

106

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.5%

Overall absence

13.5%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

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

18.09

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.4 vs 2023/24

21.9

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.8 vs 2023/24

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.1 vs 2023/24

£48,839

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 16% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,859 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£6,196

Spend per pupil

£6,005

Income per pupil

50%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Bolton Old Road, Manchester, Wigan, M46 9FD
Phone: 01942883919
Headteacher: L Rigby
Website: http://www.saintphilips.wigan.sch.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton?: St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton is a voluntary aided school in Manchester, Wigan, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton have?: St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton has 396 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton's Ofsted rating?: St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 November 2023).
How does St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 71% of pupils at St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton?: St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton is located at Bolton Old Road, Manchester, Wigan, M46 9FD.

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