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St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School
Manchester Road, Astley, Tyldesley, Manchester, M29 7DY, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
53.1 / 100
Top 47%
Better than 53% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
210
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 73% of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 28% nationally. However, it is worth noting that there are currently no students reaching the higher standard in these subjects. Overall, the school appears to foster a solid educational environment, with parent satisfaction likely benefiting from its commendable outcomes.
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Last inspected: 27 September 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 73% | Top 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.5%
White Other2.4%
Mixed Other1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Asian Other1.0%
Black Other1.0%
Black African1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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53.49812, -2.46202 · M29 7DY
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN106510
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 September 2023.
Is St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School scores 53.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 47% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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