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Atherton High School
- Secondary
- Wigan M46 0AY
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well, supported by an ambitious curriculum.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Respectful, motivated, positive attitude, calm environment.
Qualifications and Training: Strong subject knowledge, regular guidance to develop teaching practice.
Current Educational Practices: Trust supports curriculum delivery, time and guidance provided.
Strengths and Challenges: Effective strategies; some teachers need to address forgotten learning.
Opportunities for Involvement: Increased engagement with parents over time.
Communication: Staff informed about barriers, leading to positive action.
Parent Satisfaction: Improving attendance and academic success.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Governors provide appropriate challenge and support.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Trust improved policy effectiveness, leading to better outcomes.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong awareness of keeping safe, promoting physical health.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of activities like the 'Little Mermaid' musical.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils thrive in leadership roles, contributing to community.
Career Counselling Services: Career guidance in KS4, but needs more information across stages.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Limited information about career pathways.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Communicated needs, relevant adaptations, same curriculum access.
Subjects Offered: Reviewed curriculum ensures subject-specific vocabulary development.
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About Us
Atherton High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Christian school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 525 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 32% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.18 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 32% | 26.43% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 42.54% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 55% | 21.39% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 7.04% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% | 11.04% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.51 | 2.64 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 87% | 88.18% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 87 | 157 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 74% | 78% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 53% | 36.14% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 4.55% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 20% | 27.73% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.64% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 5.36% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 5.05% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.43 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% | 30.32% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 43.93% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 22% | 19.29% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 9.71% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 12.39% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.66 | 2.73 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 89.59% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 72 | 150 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 83.05% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 68% | 39.41% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 5.32% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 14% | 28.27% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.09% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 3.32% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.27% | 2.13% |
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Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.92 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 36.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 17% 4 | 27.24% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% 9 | 44.6% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 54% | 18.56% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% 2 | 8.04% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% 11 | 12.24% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.23 | 2.69 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 87.37% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 50 | 144 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 74% | 76.89% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 58% | 32.53% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 6.63% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 12% | 27.32% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 4% | 10.37% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 5.74% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 4.89% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.8 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 34.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 21% 7 | 26.36% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% 8 | 43.23% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 4% | 16.91% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 7.5% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 2% | 11.91% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.75 | 2.7 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 86.24% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 149 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 65.71% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 28.18% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 3.35% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 31.06% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.06% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.12% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.18% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.81 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 33.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 14% | 25.14% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 32% | 42.71% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 4% | 18.9% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.33% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 2% | 12.19% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 86.06% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 156 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 68.47% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 29.71% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 6.24% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 29.24% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.12% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 8.47% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.53% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Atherton High School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
