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St Philip’s Church of England Primary School, Atherton M46

Bolton Old Road, Atherton, Manchester M46 9FD

St Philip's Church of England Primary School, Atherton M46

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 intake.
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, 29.9 pupils per class and 25.6 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. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. 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. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term. 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).

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