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St Ambrose Barlow RC High School

St Ambrose Barlow RC High School, Manchester
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St Ambrose Barlow RC High School

37 Ash Drive, Wardley, Manchester, M27 9QP

A Good-rated secondary school in Manchester.

Voluntary aided school
Roman Catholic
Pupils
1,068
Ages
11-16
FSM
27.4%
Attainment 8
44.2
Ofsted
Good
Feb 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
44.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
14.2%
Basics 9-5
38.0%

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
31.7%
EBacc APS
3.84
EBacc 9-5
12.7%
EBacc 9-4
21.5%
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About St Ambrose Barlow RC High School

St Ambrose Barlow RC High School is a secondary school in Manchester, Salford. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.2. The school has around 1,068 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: 37 Ash Drive, Manchester, M27 9QP | More schools in Salford

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Ambrose Barlow RC High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2024 — Good
  2. Mar 2022 — Requires improvement
  3. Mar 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  4. Nov 2018 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Ambrose Barlow RC High School

What is St Ambrose Barlow RC High School's Ofsted rating?
St Ambrose Barlow RC High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are St Ambrose Barlow RC High School's latest exam results?
St Ambrose Barlow RC High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St Ambrose Barlow RC High School located?
St Ambrose Barlow RC High School is a secondary school in Manchester, Salford (M27 9QP).
How many pupils attend St Ambrose Barlow RC High School?
St Ambrose Barlow RC High School has around 1,068 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St Ambrose Barlow RC High School with other schools?
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