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St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton Catchment Area

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

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.

Operating near capacity: 94% 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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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

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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.