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Atherton High School
Hamilton Street, Atherton, M46 0AY
Free schools for ages 11–16 in Atherton. Mixed intake.
Atherton High School is a mixed, non-selective secondary free school in Atherton, Wigan, for pupils aged 11 to 16. Ofsted rated it Good in May 2024.
The school says it sits at the heart of the community and is part of the Education Partnership Trust. It describes values of respect, responsibility and ambition, a knowledge-rich curriculum, and an expectation that pupils take responsibility for their actions, decisions and future education.
Ages 11–16 · Secondary
547 pupils · On roll
Free schools · Mixed