Atherton High School, Atherton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good.
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At a Glance
47.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
22.8
Avg class size
24
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
102%
Over capacity
561 pupils
550 capacity
11 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Atherton
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Atherton
Admissions Demand - Wigan
Places available
4,050
Applications
3,703
Got 1st preference
88.4%
Got preferred school
96.4%
Secondary admissions across Wigan (2025/26)
Inspection History(105)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
8.90306%
Overall absence
26.14035%
Persistent absence
570
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Atherton High School
Parklee Primary School
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge
Chowbent Primary School
Meadowbank Primary School
St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton
Atherton St George's CofE Primary School
Sacred Heart RC Primary School
St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton
Hindsford CofE Primary School
Rowan Tree Primary School
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