Bolton Old Road, Atherton, Manchester M46 9FD
10 simple reasons to choose St Philip's Church of England Primary School, Atherton
State primary school (voluntary aided) in Atherton, Manchester.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Church of England faith school.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose St Philip's Church of England Primary School, Atherton
Schoolsmith Score®; 70.
One of the best state primary schools in Manchester and one of the 5 best independent or state primaries within 3 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 30 pupils per class and 25.7 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 15% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years. Pupils go on to one of 8-10 secondary schools, 50% to Fred Longworth High School.
The school's curriculum emphasises Christian social morality. Subjects are taught separately, with cross-curricular linking when appropriate. Gold Primary Quality Languages Mark.
School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, Spanish. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Competitive 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 and orchestra. The school offers each pupil between 5 and 10 different extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs. Artsmark Gold accreditation.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2009.
Find another school near St Philip's Church of England Primary School, Atherton
Independent Prep Schools
Bolton School Boys' Division Junior School (5 miles); Bolton School Girls' Division Junior School and Infants (5.1 miles); Clevelands Preparatory School (5.3 miles).
State Primary Schools
Atherton St George's Church of England Primary School (0.6 miles); Tyldesley Primary School (2.3 miles); St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Westhoughton (2.7 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Bolton School Boys' Division (5 miles); Bolton School Girls' Division (5.1 miles); Lord's Independent School (5.5 miles).
State Senior Schools
Fred Longworth High School (1.5 miles); Bolton Muslim Girls School (3.7 miles); St James's Church of England High School (4.3 miles).