Atherton High School
Free schools
Atherton, M46 0AY
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 18% in England
16 of 19 in Wigan
Pupils
561
First preferences per place
0.99
2026/27
Absence
8.9%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 40.4 | 40.7 | 39.3 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32% | 30% | 26% | |
| Average English grade | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.0 | 3.8 | 3.7 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 26% | 20% | 29% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.18 | 0.00 | — |
52% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Fred Longworth High School · 0.8 mi · No rating · Top 47% in England
- The Westleigh School · 1.5 mi · Good · Bottom 5% in England
- Bedford High School · 2.0 mi · Good · Bottom 32% in England
- St Mary's Catholic High School · 2.2 mi · No rating · Bottom 49% in England
- Outwood Academy Hindley · 2.9 mi · Not judged · Bottom 24% in England
- Essa Academy · 3.0 mi · Report card · Top 40% in England
The neighbourhood
Atherton High School is in Atherton South West (typical home £180,000).
What is Atherton High School's Ofsted rating?
Atherton High School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Atherton High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Atherton High School is in the bottom 18% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.