St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School
URN: 106510 • Manchester M29 7DY
Overview
- Name
- St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School
- URN
- 106510
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gareth Doherty (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01942883912
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Manchester Road, Manchester M29 7DY
Summary
St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School, located in Astley, Manchester, is a voluntary aided primary school with a capacity of 210 pupils. The school embraces a distinctly Catholic ethos, guided by its mission statement, "I have come that they may have life and have it to the full." The institution aims to foster a supportive and enriching environment where every child can develop spiritually, intellectually, and socially.
The curriculum at St Ambrose Barlow is designed to provide a broad and balanced educational experience, encouraging students to reach their highest potential. The dedicated staff play a crucial role in creating a family atmosphere, ensuring that children feel secure and valued. The school also emphasizes the importance of community and parental involvement, welcoming families as integral members of the school community.
In addition to academic instruction, St Ambrose Barlow prioritises the personal growth of its students, instilling values of respect, kindness, and faith. The school offers various opportunities for children to thrive, including extracurricular activities and support services, ensuring a holistic approach to education.
The curriculum at St Ambrose Barlow is designed to provide a broad and balanced educational experience, encouraging students to reach their highest potential. The dedicated staff play a crucial role in creating a family atmosphere, ensuring that children feel secure and valued. The school also emphasizes the importance of community and parental involvement, welcoming families as integral members of the school community.
In addition to academic instruction, St Ambrose Barlow prioritises the personal growth of its students, instilling values of respect, kindness, and faith. The school offers various opportunities for children to thrive, including extracurricular activities and support services, ensuring a holistic approach to education.
Useful links
- SEND Offer (sen)
- Eatwell Guide Booklet (download)
- Eatwell Guide – Plate (download)
- St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary Prospectus – 2025-26 (download)
- Local Kitchen School Meals Menu – September 2025 (download)
- Admissions Consultation 2027-28 (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
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
- Wigan
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 210
- Boys
- 114
- Girls
- 96
- FSM %
- 8.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 210 | 114 | 96 | 210 | 8.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 211 | 121 | 90 | 210 | 7.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 215 | 123 | 92 | 210 | 6.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 215 | 123 | 92 | 210 | 6.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 212 | 125 | 87 | 210 | 6.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 214 | 123 | 91 | 210 | 4.70 |
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