St Ambrose Barlow RC High School

URN: 105989 • Manchester M27 9QP

Overview

Name
St Ambrose Barlow RC High School
URN
105989
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
62.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Ben Davis (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01619211570
Website
Visit
Address
37 Ash Drive, Manchester M27 9QP

Summary

St Ambrose Barlow RC High School is a voluntary aided secondary school located in Swinton, Manchester, with a mixed-gender student body of approximately 1,068 pupils. The school is committed to fostering a Catholic ethos, encouraging students to flourish both academically and personally. The Headteacher, Mr. Ben Davis, emphasizes the importance of nurturing each child's unique talents and character, ensuring that no student is left behind.

The curriculum is designed to inspire curiosity and creativity, with a focus on developing skills that extend beyond academic success. The school promotes a strong sense of community, encouraging connections with parents, local parishes, and businesses. This collaborative approach aims to provide students with a global perspective on learning and prepare them for future challenges.

St Ambrose Barlow offers a range of extracurricular activities and support systems to enhance student development. The school prides itself on its supportive environment, where strong relationships between staff and students foster a sense of purpose and belonging. Parents are encouraged to visit the school to experience its welcoming atmosphere firsthand.

Key details

LA
Salford
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
1050
Pupils
1068
Boys
540
Girls
528
FSM %
27.40
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-02-29
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1068 540 528 1050 27.40
2024-09-11 1083 561 522 1050 23.90
2023-09-11 1042 536 506 1050 19.90
2022-09-11 1042 536 506 1050 19.90
2021-09-11 1027 530 497 1050 17.00
2020-09-11 1041 534 507 1050 15.50

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