St Ambrose Barlow RC High School
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Attainment 8 of 44.2 is close to the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 44.2
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 61%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.23
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.43, -0.04]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 205 | 44.2 | — | 61.0% | 31.7% | 3.8 |
| 2023/2024 | 207 | 45.8 | -0.23 | 60.4% | 32.9% | 4.0 |
| 2022/2023 | 210 | 44.4 | -0.38 | 59.0% | 16.0% | 3.7 |
| 2021/2022 | 207 | 51.3 | +0.05 | 71.0% | 26.0% | 4.4 |
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School information
| URN | 105989 |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Voluntary aided school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Ben Davis |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | M27 9QP |
| Latest pupils | 205 |
| FSM eligible | 27.4% |
Contact and identifiers
37 Ash Drive, Wardley, Swinton, Manchester, M27 9QP
http://www.stambrosebarlowswinton.org/View local authority page1619211570| DfE number | 5400 |
| UKPRN | 10017781 |
| Opened | — |
| GIAS updated | 20 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 30 Apr 2024 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 3 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 28 Feb 2024 |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2024 |