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Atherton High School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

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.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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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

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.