St Ambrose Barlow RC High School

Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeMaintained school, Voluntary aided school
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
Local AuthoritySalford
Address37 Ash Drive, Swinton, M27 9QP
URN105989

School Census

Total 1082
Girls/Boys 497/585
Girls/Boys Ratio 45.9%/54.1%
% pupils where English not first language 19.8%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 238
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 17.0%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
28/02/2024 Good
09/03/2022 Requires improvement
07/11/2018 Requires improvement
Inspection Date 28/02/2024
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Outstanding
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 09/03/2022
Quality of Education Requires improvement
Behaviour and Attitudes Requires improvement
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement
Inspection Date 07/11/2018
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 45.8
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 43.50%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 60.40%
Entering EBacc 32.90%
EBacc average point score 3.99
Progress 8 -0.23
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 44.4
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 43%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 59%
Entering EBacc 16%
EBacc average point score 3.68
Progress 8 -0.37
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 51.3
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 50%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 71%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.41
Progress 8 0.05

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications384
As first preference157
As second preference111
As third preference92
Total Offers Made209
first preference offers156
second preference offers27
third preference offers11
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications356
As first preference155
As second preference110
As third preference71
Total Offers Made207
first preference offers155
second preference offers40
third preference offers6
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications356
As first preference189
As second preference99
As third preference51
Total Offers Made224
first preference offers189
second preference offers23
third preference offers6
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications365
As first preference166
As second preference98
As third preference79
Total Offers Made208
first preference offers166
second preference offers31
third preference offers8
first preference v offers 1.14%
Total Applications426
As first preference203
As second preference108
As third preference99
Total Offers Made210
first preference offers178
second preference offers21
third preference offers9
first preference v offers 1.23%
Total Applications452
As first preference232
As second preference110
As third preference92
Total Offers Made209
first preference offers189
second preference offers16
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.12%
Total Applications442
As first preference199
As second preference128
As third preference93
Total Offers Made209
first preference offers178
second preference offers26
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 1.21%
Total Applications503
As first preference245
As second preference144
As third preference94
Total Offers Made208
first preference offers202
second preference offers3
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.14%
Total Applications467
As first preference225
As second preference144
As third preference84
Total Offers Made209
first preference offers197
second preference offers10
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.37%
Total Applications416
As first preference235
As second preference116
As third preference47
Total Offers Made179
first preference offers171
second preference offers6
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.23%
Total Applications430
As first preference244
As second preference120
As third preference56
Total Offers Made206
first preference offers199
second preference offers3
third preference offers3

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree38%
agree46%
disagree8%
strongly disagree8%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree41%
agree43%
disagree10%
strongly disagree7%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree33%
agree34%
disagree15%
strongly disagree12%
don't know6%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree9%
agree9%
disagree8%
strongly disagree6%
don't know5%
not applicable63%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree24%
agree37%
disagree22%
strongly disagree12%
don't know6%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree33%
agree20%
disagree14%
strongly disagree8%
don't know3%
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%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree44%
agree33%
disagree9%
strongly disagree4%
don't know9%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree41%
agree43%
disagree10%
strongly disagree5%
don't know2%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree35%
agree38%
disagree19%
strongly disagree7%
don't know2%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree42%
agree45%
disagree4%
strongly disagree3%
don't know7%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree38%
agree46%
disagree11%
strongly disagree1%
don't know4%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree34%
agree29%
disagree21%
strongly disagree6%
don't know10%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes68%
no32%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin65.1%
any other white background ethnic origin9.8%
african ethnic origin7.2%
any other mixed background ethnic origin6.6%
any other black background ethnic origin2.1%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1.8%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1%
indian ethnic origin1%
white and black african ethnic origin0.8%
irish ethnic origin0.6%
white and asian ethnic origin0.6%
any other asian background ethnic origin0.6%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin67.7%
any other white background ethnic origin9.2%
any other mixed background ethnic origin6.8%
african ethnic origin4.8%
any other black background ethnic origin2.6%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin2.3%
indian ethnic origin1.2%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.9%
white and black african ethnic origin0.8%
any other asian background ethnic origin0.6%

Nearby Schools

Wardley CofE Primary School

(0.38 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Moss Bank Road, Swinton, M27 9XB

St Charles' RC Primary School

(0.55 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Emlyn Street, Swinton, M27 9PD