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The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College

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The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College

Parrs Wood Road, East Didsbury, Manchester, M20 6BX

A Good-rated secondary school in Manchester.

Voluntary aided school
Roman Catholic
Pupils
918
Ages
11-16
FSM
38.8%
Attainment 8
49.6
Ofsted
Good
Jun 2019

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
49.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
27.4%
Basics 9-5
53.4%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
36.0%
EBacc APS
4.40
EBacc 9-5
19.1%
EBacc 9-4
29.2%
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About The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College

The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College is a secondary school in Manchester, Manchester. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.6. The school has around 918 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Parrs Wood Road, Manchester, M20 6BX | More schools in Manchester

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2024 — School remains Good
  2. Jun 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College

What is The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College's Ofsted rating?
The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What are The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College's latest exam results?
The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College located?
The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College is a secondary school in Manchester, Manchester (M20 6BX).
How many pupils attend The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College?
The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College has around 918 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College with other schools?
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