Barlow Hall Primary School
URN: 105484 • Manchester M21 7JG
Overview
- Name
- Barlow Hall Primary School
- URN
- 105484
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jayne Kennedy (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Darley Avenue, Manchester M21 7JG
Summary
Barlow Hall Primary School is a community school located in Chorlton, South Manchester, serving a diverse population of 326 pupils. The school prides itself on creating a caring and nurturing environment where children feel safe and secure. According to OFSTED reports, pupils are confident and resilient, with a strong desire to achieve, supported by engaging and challenging learning activities.
The school offers a broad curriculum enriched with specialist teaching in subjects such as reading, maths, art, music, and sports. Barlow Hall also provides extended services, including a Breakfast Club and After School Club, catering to the needs of families from 8 am to 5 pm. For younger children, the Barlow Bears provision offers a nurturing space for two-year-olds, focusing on early development in a well-resourced environment.
Barlow Hall is committed to community involvement and encourages parental participation, including opportunities for parents to join the governing body. The school also collaborates with the Barlow Hall Sure Start Children's Centre, supporting families with children under five to ensure a strong foundation for their educational journey.
The school offers a broad curriculum enriched with specialist teaching in subjects such as reading, maths, art, music, and sports. Barlow Hall also provides extended services, including a Breakfast Club and After School Club, catering to the needs of families from 8 am to 5 pm. For younger children, the Barlow Bears provision offers a nurturing space for two-year-olds, focusing on early development in a well-resourced environment.
Barlow Hall is committed to community involvement and encourages parental participation, including opportunities for parents to join the governing body. The school also collaborates with the Barlow Hall Sure Start Children's Centre, supporting families with children under five to ensure a strong foundation for their educational journey.
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Nearby alternatives
- Yesoiday Hatorah Girls Academy (80.9)
- Garrett Hall Primary School (79.7)
- Broadoak Primary School (79.5)
- St Andrew's CofE Primary School (77.0)
- Brookburn Community School (76.9)
Key details
- LA
- Manchester
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 315
- Pupils
- 326
- Boys
- 155
- Girls
- 175
- FSM %
- 32.80
- Open date
- Close date
- 2017-03-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2012-11-21
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 326 | 155 | 175 | 315 | 32.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 326 | 155 | 175 | 315 | 32.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 326 | 155 | 175 | 315 | 32.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 326 | 155 | 175 | 315 | 32.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 326 | 155 | 175 | 315 | 32.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 326 | 155 | 175 | 315 | 32.80 |
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