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St Ambrose Barlow RC High School
37 Ash Drive, Wardley, Swinton, Manchester, M27 9QP, Salford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
58.2 / 100
Top 42%
Better than 58% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,068
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 60% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at 67%, indicating a strong foundational skill set. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 32%, which may be a consideration for parents focused on a broad academic curriculum.
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Last inspected: 28 February 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 44.2 | Bottom 40% 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%. | 67% | Top 47% 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%. | 38% | Bottom 35% 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%. | 32% | Bottom 49% 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%. | 22% | Bottom 49% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British62.9%
Black African9.0%
White Other8.4%
Mixed Other7.1%
Other2.2%
Black Other2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Asian Other0.9%
Asian Indian0.9%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
White Irish0.5%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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53.52014, -2.35799 · M27 9QP
School details
Local authoritySalford
RegionNorth West
URN105989
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Ambrose Barlow RC High School rated by Ofsted?
St Ambrose Barlow RC High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 February 2024.
Is St Ambrose Barlow RC High School a good school?
St Ambrose Barlow RC High School scores 58.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 42% 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 St Ambrose Barlow RC High School in GCSEs?
St Ambrose Barlow RC High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.2. 67% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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