Atherton High School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Atherton High School
Address: Hamilton Street
Town/City: Atherton
County: Greater Manchester
Postcode: M46 0AY
Country: 100012714091
Telephone Number: 01942 885500
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Free schools
Religious Denomination: Christian
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2012
Trust: Education Partnership Trust
Sponsor: Education Partnership Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Ben Layzell
Capacity: 450
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 494 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 110% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 42.6%

Location and administration

URN: 138233
DfE Number: 359/4005
UKPRN: 10038717
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Wigan (E08000010)
Constituency: Leigh (E14000785)
Electoral Ward: Atherleigh (E05000844)

Easting & Northing: 367419E, 402842N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 31' 18.73" N 2° 29' 33.9" W
Plus Code: 9C5VGGC4+PW

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Paul Blinkhorn - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 April 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 April 2027.
  • Victoria Cooke - Local Governor. Appointed on 31 October 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 October 2026.
  • Miss Charlotte Hanrahan - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 September 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 September 2024.
  • Mr Ian Kendrick - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 8 July 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 July 2024.
  • Mrs Fiona Quinlivan - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 July 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 July 2024.
  • Mrs Michelle True - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2020 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 April 2024.
  • Victoria Whitfield - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 November 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 5 November 2025.