St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School
URN: 103465 • Birmingham B28 9JJ
Overview
- Name
- St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School
- URN
- 103465
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jon Clinton (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01214642791
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 841 Shirley Road, Birmingham B28 9JJ
Summary
St. Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School, located in Hall Green, Birmingham, is a voluntary aided primary school catering to mixed-gender pupils. With a capacity of 210 and currently 206 students enrolled, the school aims to provide a nurturing and inclusive environment grounded in Catholic values. The school's ethos emphasizes the importance of developing a Christ-centred community while fostering respect for all faiths.
The curriculum at St. Ambrose Barlow is designed to meet the diverse needs of its pupils, promoting high standards of achievement across a broad range of subjects, including the National Curriculum. The school places a strong emphasis on spiritual, moral, and social development, encouraging children to become responsible citizens and lifelong learners. Parents are actively involved in their children's religious education, particularly in preparation for the Sacrament of the Eucharist.
Community engagement is integral to the school's mission, with initiatives that promote British values such as democracy, the rule of law, and individual liberty. The school council provides pupils with a platform to voice their opinions, ensuring they play a role in the decision-making processes within the school. Overall, St. Ambrose Barlow strives to create a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for all its students.
The curriculum at St. Ambrose Barlow is designed to meet the diverse needs of its pupils, promoting high standards of achievement across a broad range of subjects, including the National Curriculum. The school places a strong emphasis on spiritual, moral, and social development, encouraging children to become responsible citizens and lifelong learners. Parents are actively involved in their children's religious education, particularly in preparation for the Sacrament of the Eucharist.
Community engagement is integral to the school's mission, with initiatives that promote British values such as democracy, the rule of law, and individual liberty. The school council provides pupils with a platform to voice their opinions, ensuring they play a role in the decision-making processes within the school. Overall, St. Ambrose Barlow strives to create a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for all its students.
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Nearby alternatives
- Grove Vale Primary School (75.2)
- St Andrew's CofE First School (74.5)
- Chilcote Primary School (73.8)
- Harborne Primary School (73.3)
- Bournville Infant School (72.8)
Key details
- LA
- Birmingham
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 206
- Boys
- 103
- Girls
- 103
- FSM %
- 26.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-10-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 206 | 103 | 103 | 210 | 26.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 207 | 106 | 101 | 210 | 20.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 205 | 118 | 87 | 210 | 14.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 205 | 118 | 87 | 210 | 14.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 206 | 118 | 88 | 210 | 16.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 208 | 115 | 93 | 210 | 12.00 |
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