Open Free School Secondary Mixed

Atherton High School

Hamilton Street, Atherton, M46 0AY
Part of: CHAPEL STREET COMMUNITY SCHOOLS TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Atherton High School
Atherton, M46 0AY
547 Pupils
550 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
45.90% FSM %
298 Boys
249 Girls
About Atherton High School

Atherton High School is an Free Schools for pupils aged 11–16 based in Wigan, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 547 pupils on roll. School capacity: 550. Current headteacher: Leanne Turner.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Wigan or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Free schools
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Wigan
Region North West
Administrative District Wigan
Parliamentary Constituency Leigh and Atherton
Ward Atherton South & Lilford
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders Not applicable
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Opened 03-09-2012
UKPRN 10038717
URN 138233
Data Last Updated 28-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Fiona Quinlivan Chair of Local Governing Body 26/06/2024 26/06/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Wendy Bridson Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 09/05/2022 — N/A
Mr Ross Doohan Local Governor 23/05/2023 23/05/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Charlotte Hanrahan Local Governor 26/06/2024 09/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jack Higson Local Governor 31/10/2024 01/10/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Emma Jones Local Governor 22/03/2024 22/03/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Shane Plant Local Governor 12/12/2024 12/12/2028 Elected by school staff
Mrs Michelle True Local Governor 22/03/2024 13/01/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Paul Walker (commonly known as Paul Blinkhorn) Local Governor 27/04/2023 27/04/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Damian Walshe Local Governor 13/01/2026 13/01/2030 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Parklee Primary School
0.32 km • Wigan
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St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge
0.78 km • Greater Manchester
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Chowbent Primary School
0.84 km • Manchester
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Meadowbank Primary School
0.86 km • Manchester
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St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton
0.88 km • Manchester
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Atherton St George's CofE Primary School
0.89 km • Manchester
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Frequently Asked Questions
Atherton High School is a Free schools (group: Free Schools) in Atherton, Wigan.
Atherton High School has 547 pupils, with a capacity of 550.
Atherton High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Atherton High School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Atherton High School is Mrs Leanne Turner.
Atherton High School is at Hamilton Street, Atherton, M46 0AY, in the Wigan local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Atherton High School: Does not have a sixth form.
Atherton High School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Leanne Turner
Hamilton Street, Atherton, M46 0AY
01942885500
www.athertonhigh.com/
Location
M46 0AY  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 138233
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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