Atherton High School

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Atherton, M460AY Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

59

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
54.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.0
English & Maths grade 4+ %
54.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 59.8%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
24 January 2024
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Hamilton Street
Atherton, M460AY
Phone
1942885500
Website
athertonhigh.com/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138233
Type
Free schools
Phase
Secondary
Address
Hamilton Street, Atherton, M46 0AY
Website
http://www.athertonhigh.com/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Christian
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Capacity
550 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
525
Free School Meals
46.3% (243 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.0% (21 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
28.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
40.7
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.6
English Attainment 8:
9.1
Maths Attainment 8:
7.6
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
12.5
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.6
Ebacc English:
97.6%
Ebacc Entry:
12.2%
Ebacc Humanities:
92.7%
Ebacc Languages:
54.9%
Ebacc Maths:
97.6%
Ebacc Sciences:
97.6%
Progress Measures
Progress 8 Range:
-0.32 to 0.31

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
22 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
88
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
525 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Respect Responsibility Ambition

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Headteacher Leanne Turner: the school sits at the heart of the community, is part of the Education Partnership Trust, and is built around the values of Respect, Responsibility and Ambition; the school emphasizes a strong, knowledge-rich curriculum and holistic development with high expectations and support for every pupil.

Curriculum Highlights

Knowledge Organisers outlining essential knowledge and vocabulary Learning Journeys for each subject Knowledge for Progression (the school’s term used to describe how knowledge is planned and retained)

SEND Provision

SEND provision includes access to Educational Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, CAMHS, School Nurse, Hearing Services, Inclusion Support Service (advisory teachers), Outreach Service, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Engagement Centre, Virtual Schools, SEND team from Local Authority, CAMHS, Children’s Social Care, Paediatrician. Training and development for staff supporting SEND include High-quality First Teaching CPD, Hearing Impairment, Communication and Interaction, Talking Partners, Maths Recovery, Sounds Write, Behaviour Management, SEMH, Safeguarding, Safer People Handling, Promoting Better Literacy, Autism, ADHD, Working Memory. Intervention staff have undergone training in Literacy Catch-up, Numeracy Catch-up, Dyslexia Support and Speech and Language. There is an open-door ethos for parents/carers, and information on SEND policies and support services is available (SEND Information, Accessibility Policy, SEND Policy; SENDIASS helpline and contact details).

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