Atherton High School Catchment Area
Atherton High School is a free s secondary school in Atherton, Wigan , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 547 pupils, and a capacity of 550 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–16
Age range
547
Pupils
550
Capacity
99%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Atherton High School Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at Atherton High School are allocated by Wigan using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Wigan before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Wigan catchment area documents →Atherton High School — School Information
- Full address
- Hamilton Street, Atherton, M46 0AY
- Local authority
- Wigan
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 45.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 138233
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Frequently Asked Questions — Atherton High School
Is Atherton High School oversubscribed? ▾
Atherton High School is operating close to its capacity of 550 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Atherton High School? ▾
Admission to Atherton High School is managed by Wigan. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Atherton High School cover? ▾
Atherton High School is a secondary school in Atherton, Wigan, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Atherton High School? ▾
Atherton High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.