St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton Catchment Area
St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton is a voluntary aided primary school in Manchester, Wigan , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 396 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4–11
Age range
396
Pupils
420
Capacity
94%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton Catchment Area Information
Admission to St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton is managed by Wigan and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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 →St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton — School Information
- Full address
- Bolton Old Road, Atherton, Manchester, M46 9FD
- Local authority
- Wigan
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4–11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 15.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 106515
Other Primary Schools in Manchester
If St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Manchester are the next closest alternatives.
St Saviour CofE Primary School, Ringley Catchment Area
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Mersey Drive Community Primary School Catchment Area
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Chapelfield Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · M26 1LH
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
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All Saints Church of England Primary School, Stand Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · M45 8PL
St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M25 1BP
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Frequently Asked Questions — St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton
Is St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton oversubscribed? ▾
St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton? ▾
St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Wigan before each admissions cycle.
What age range does St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton cover? ▾
St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton is a primary school in Manchester, Wigan, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton? ▾
St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.