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The Barlow RC High School
Goodgraded 12/06/2024Ages 11–16918 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
The Barlow RC High School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Manchester. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 918 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 12/06/2024, The Barlow RC High School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.2), an average Attainment 8 score of 51.2 and 54% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Manchester can view The Barlow RC High School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 12/06/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points1 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 849.8
England avg 45.1 · was 50.6 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths53%
England avg 45% · was 53% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths73%
England avg 65% · was 76% in 2023/24
EBacc entry36%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.42
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake39.5%
Free school meals39.5%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language16.5%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled101%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing90.2%
Attendance90.2%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher14.7
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence27.4%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Manchester
All schools in Manchester →St Catherine's RC Primary SchoolGood · 0.1 miParrs Wood High SchoolGood · 0.6 miBeaver Road Primary School0.4 miDidsbury CofE Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miBroad Oak Primary SchoolGood · 0.9 miStella Maris School0.6 mi
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