St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge

St Michael's CofE Primary School, located in Howe Bridge, Greater Manchester, serves the Atherton community in Lancashire. As a voluntary aided, mixed-gender primary school, it educates children from ages 4 to 11. With a full capacity of 210 pupils, the school maintains a balanced gender ratio of 102 boys to 108 girls. Situated in an urban setting, it embraces its Church of England religious character, fostering a nurturing Christian environment. The school operates under the local authority with a commitment to inclusivity, reflected in 17.6% of its students eligible for free school meals. Its motto, rooted in Christian values, emphasizes love, respect, kindness, faith, honesty, and courage, shaping the school's ethos and daily interactions.