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St Ambrose Barlow RC High School
Goodgraded 28/02/2024Ages 11–161,068 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
St Ambrose Barlow RC High School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Manchester, within the Salford local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 1,068 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 28/02/2024, St Ambrose Barlow RC High School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 46.3 and 44% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Manchester can view St Ambrose Barlow RC High School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 28/02/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 844.2
England avg 45.1 · was 45.8 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths38%
England avg 45% · was 44% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths67%
England avg 65% · was 64% in 2023/24
EBacc entry32%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.85
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake30.0%
Free school meals30.0%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language19.3%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled100%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.5%
Attendance92.5%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher9.2
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence22.1%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Manchester
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