Derby Street, Atherton, Manchester M46 0HJ
10 simple reasons to choose Atherton St George's Church of England Primary School
State primary school (academy converter) in Atherton, Manchester.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Church of England faith school.
Non-selective intake.
Small school with an average of one and a half classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Atherton St George's Church of England Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 68.
One of the best state primary schools in Manchester and one of the 5 best independent or state primaries within 2 miles.
On average, 28.2 pupils per class and 23.1 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
School has Academy status, with more freedom over its curriculum and teaching methods than other state schools. As a member of The Wings' CE Trust, a Multi Academy Trust of 2 schools, it also has access to more specialist teachers and resources than most state schools.
The school's curriculum emphasises Christian social morality. Most subjects are taught separately.
In the top 12% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2014.
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