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The Barlow RC High School
Parrs Wood Road, East Didsbury, Manchester, M20 6BX, Manchester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
61.7 / 100
Top 38%
Better than 62% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
918
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted in 2019, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 30% nationally. A notable 73% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 53% reach grade 5 or higher, indicating a solid foundation in these key subjects. However, the EBacc entry rate of 36% suggests there may be room for improvement in encouraging students to pursue a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 19 June 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 49.8 | Top 30% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 73% | Top 33% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 53% | Top 29% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 36% | Top 35% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 29% | Top 35% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British45.8%
Black African12.0%
White Other8.3%
Other5.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.0%
Asian Indian4.0%
Asian Pakistani3.8%
Mixed Other2.7%
Black Other2.3%
Asian Other2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
White Irish1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Black Caribbean1.3%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.41543, -2.22007 · M20 6BX
School details
Local authorityManchester
RegionNorth West
URN105581
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.thebarlowrchigh.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Barlow RC High School rated by Ofsted?
The Barlow RC High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 June 2019.
Is The Barlow RC High School a good school?
The Barlow RC High School scores 61.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 38% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Barlow RC High School in GCSEs?
The Barlow RC High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.8. 73% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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