Admissions

Apply for your child’s secondary school place

If you have a child who is due to start Year 7 at secondary school in September 2026/27 and would like to apply for their place, please follow the application process as outlined on the the Wigan Local Authority web site.

The Local Authority administers appeals on behalf of the school and provide the link to our webpages below:

School admissions appeals (wigan.gov.uk)

Parents/carers will be notified of their appeal date at least 10 school days before the hearing.

A copy of the school’s statement of case will be sent to each parent/carer 5 school days before the hearing.

Any additional evidence parents/carers wish to submit in support of their appeal must be sent to the clerk at least 7 school days before the hearing. Any evidence not submitted by this deadline may not be considered by the independent appeal panel.

Transferring from other schools

If you would like to move your child from their current secondary school to Atherton High School, you will need to complete an in-year admission form which can be obtained via  Wigan Local Authority .  If you are considering moving your child to Atherton High School and would like a tour of the school, please contact the school directly on 01942 885500.

Open Evening

Our annual Open Evening is a chance for prospective pupils and their families to see our school in action. With exciting displays, in-class demonstrations and activities, it is a great opportunity to meet our pupils and speak to members of our staff in detail about their subjects and what we have to offer as a school.

Our Open Evenings take place in September/October each year. We hope you will be able to visit our school with your child. Full information about our next Open Evening will be available before the summer break, so please keep checking our website or follow us on social media to keep up to date with the latest school news.

If you are unable to attend, but would like to visit us on another day, please contact our school office to arrange a tour and our staff will do their best to accommodate your schedule.