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
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.
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.
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Nearby alternatives
- Wright Robinson College (79.2)
- Wright Robinson College (72.6)
- Middleton Technology School (70.2)
- Urmston Grammar School (70.2)
- Parrs Wood High School (68.2)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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