The Best Schools In Atherton Rated & Reviewed

School Guide has helped 20 million parents find the best school for their child and here we reveal the 5 best performing schools in Atherton. These top schools near Atherton are ranked by their School Guide Star Rating, which is 100% based on official performance data including exam results and Ofsted inspections.

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✔ Compare all schools in Atherton and see the best and worst performing schools

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1

Hindsford CofE Primary School

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Our number one ranked school in Atherton based on our official School Guide Star Rating is Hindsford CofE Primary School.

Pupils
201
Ages
4 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Voluntary controlled school
2

St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge

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St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge is ranked second in Atherton based on its performance data and Ofsted rating.

Pupils
203
Ages
4 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Voluntary aided school
3

St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton

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At number 3 in the best schools in Atherton based on our authoritative ranking is St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton.

Pupils
171
Ages
4 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Voluntary aided school
4

St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton

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The school ranked at number four in our Atherton league table is St Philip's CofE Primary School based on the summary of its performance in the last academic year.

Pupils
396
Ages
4 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Voluntary aided school
5

Atherton St George's CofE Primary School

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Our number five ranked school in Atherton based on our trusted School Guide Star Rating is Atherton St George's CofE Primary School.

Pupils
358
Ages
2 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Academy converter

Top 5 best performing schools in Atherton and their catchment areas in Atherton ranked by School Guide in 2025

  • Hindsford CofE Primary School
  • St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge
  • St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton
  • St Philip's CofE Primary School
  • Atherton St George's CofE Primary School

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