Atherton High School
Decision summary
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Attainment 8 of 39.3 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 39.3
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 48%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- 0.00
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.32, 0.31]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 89 | 39.3 | — | 48.3% | 38.2% | 3.5 |
| 2023/2024 | 82 | 40.7 | 0.00 | 56.1% | 53.7% | 3.5 |
| 2022/2023 | 74 | 40.4 | -0.18 | 53.0% | 55.0% | 3.5 |
| 2021/2022 | 86 | 42.5 | -0.43 | 47.0% | 22.0% | 3.7 |
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School information
| URN | 138233 |
| Local authority | Wigan |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Free schools |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Leanne Turner |
| Trust | EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | M46 0AY |
| Latest pupils | 89 |
| FSM eligible | 45.9% |
Contact and identifiers
Hamilton Street, Atherton, Greater Manchester, M46 0AY
http://www.athertonhigh.com/View local authority page1942885500| DfE number | 4005 |
| UKPRN | 10038717 |
| Opened | 3 Sept 2012 |
| GIAS updated | 28 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 14 May 2024 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 24 Jan 2024 |
| Publication date | 14 May 2024 |