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St Ambrose Barlow RC High School

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personMr Ben Davis

location_onManchester, M27 9QP

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,082

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Attainment 8

44.2

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GCSE Rank

#9 in Salford

#1,888 of 3,216 nationally

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St Ambrose Barlow RC High School is a Voluntary aided school secondary school in Manchester, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

St Ambrose Barlow RC High School is a voluntary aided school in Manchester, Salford, admitting pupils aged 11-16. The school has approximately 1,068 pupils on roll, of whom 29% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.2, placing the school #9 in Salford and #1,888 of 3,216 nationally. 38.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 12.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.8× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 9.2:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 3 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 7.0 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

44.2

Grade 5+ E&M

38.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)12.6%

Entering EBacc31.70%

EBacc APS3.85

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.23

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc32.90%

EBacc APS4

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.38

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc16%

EBacc APS3.68

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.05

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc26%

EBacc APS4.41

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc44%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.74

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc44%

EBacc APS3.46

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.34

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc21%

EBacc APS3.7

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

28 February 2024

Inspection Report

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09 March 2022

Inspection Report

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24 March 2021

Inspection Report

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26 November 2020

Inspection Report

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07 November 2018

Inspection Report

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06 December 2017

Inspection Report

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12 October 2016

Inspection Report

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09 March 2010

Inspection Report

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06 November 2008

Inspection Report

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09 November 2005

Inspection Report

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12 June 2000

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

6 Evaluations

2024-02-28

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 3 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Good

2022-03-09

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Good

Leadership

Requires improvement

2018-11-07

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2017-12-06

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2016-10-12

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2008-11-06

None Legacy

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

8.5%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.2%(45 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

2pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,068 pupils. During this period, there were 91 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 8.5%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,068	91	8.5%	7.3%	2
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,065	59	5.5%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,075	71	6.6%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,083	77	7.1%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,079	76	7.0%	8.2%	4
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,080	60	5.6%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,082	140	12.9%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,075	108	10.0%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,045	94	9.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,042	133	12.8%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,040	91	8.8%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,035	36	3.5%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,027	9	0.9%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,022	8	0.8%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,041	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,041	37	3.6%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,039	43	4.1%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,093	24	2.2%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,105	37	3.3%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,109	31	2.8%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,133	24	2.1%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,138	36	3.2%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,139	45	4.0%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,101	36	3.3%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,101	31	2.8%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,108	21	1.9%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 67 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 50 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 50 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 32 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 21 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 14 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

84.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

84.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

18.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree33%

agree34%

disagree15%

strongly disagree12%

don't know6%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree24%

agree37%

disagree21%

strongly disagree13%

don't know6%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree33%

agree20%

disagree15%

strongly disagree8%

don't know2%

not applicable22%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes26%

no74%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree35%

agree26%

disagree26%

strongly disagree13%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree44%

agree33%

disagree10%

strongly disagree4%

don't know9%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree41%

agree43%

disagree10%

strongly disagree6%

don't know1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree35%

agree38%

disagree18%

strongly disagree7%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree42%

agree44%

disagree5%

strongly disagree3%

don't know7%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree38%

agree45%

disagree12%

strongly disagree1%

don't know4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree34%

agree29%

disagree21%

strongly disagree7%

don't know9%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes68%

no32%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Roman Catholic)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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