St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton
Voluntary aided primary school in Manchester (Wigan).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
The wearing of school uniform is important in achieving a sense of belonging and pride in the school. Children should come to school dressed in a smart and tidy manner.
The school uniform is: • Black shoes (not trainers, ankle boots or similar) • Black/Navy jogging bottoms and a black/navy zipped hoodie may be worn for outdoor activites Waterproof coats and fleeces are essential as your children will be accessing outdoor play in all weather conditions. Please label your clothing clearly with their name in the event of it being lost and found.
Long hair must be tied back, extreme hairstyles and nail varnish are not permitted along with the wearing of any jewellery. Legal advice recommends this policy on safety grounds. The school cannot accept liability for items brought into school even if they have been handed into a teacher for safe keeping.
For our full policy, please click on the below link: Icon Embroidery is the closest stockest of our uniform. They are based at 8 Market Street, Atherton, M46 0DN.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
5 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Band
- Choir
- Dance
- Music
- Computing
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- ArtsmarkArts and culture
- UNICEF Rights Respecting SchoolsChildren's rights
Key facts
- URN
- 106498
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Catholic
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Constituency
- Leigh and Atherton
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (7 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Andrew Bowyer | Chair of Governors | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | since 2020 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Michael Nolan | Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professional | since 2025 · until 2029 | |
| Mrs Elmina Price | Governor | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Louisa Eyakwanor | Governor | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Sarah Owen | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Susan Brown | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2020 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Dawn Nulty | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2009 · until 2050 |
| Mrs Katie Lamara Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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