St Ambrose Barlow RC High School

A good voluntary aided school school in Salford. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Ambrose Barlow RC High School.

Manchester, M279QP Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
49.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.23
English & Maths grade 4+ %
56.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 63.8%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
28 February 2024
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
37 Ash Drive
Wardley
Manchester, M279QP
Phone
1619211570
Website
stambrosebarlowswinton.org/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
105989
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Secondary
Address
37 Ash Drive, Wardley, Manchester, M27 9QP
Website
http://www.stambrosebarlowswinton.org/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Capacity
1050 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Salford
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,083
Free School Meals
25.2% (273 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.2% (24 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
22.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
45.8
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.3
English Attainment 8:
9.8
Maths Attainment 8:
9.1
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.5
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.3
Ebacc English:
91.3%
Ebacc Entry:
20.3%
Ebacc Humanities:
90.3%
Ebacc Languages:
33.3%
Ebacc Maths:
99.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
95.2%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.23
Progress 8 Range:
-0.43 to -0.04

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
63.8 (+11.8 vs average)
Attainment 8:
45.8 (+6.3 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
30 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
180
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,083 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Love, Learn, Lead"

Love Learn Lead

Catholic ethos; Inclusive Catholic Excellence; mission Love, Learn, Lead

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Ben Davis welcomes visitors and describes St Ambrose Barlow as a Catholic community where staff nurture pupils, celebrate curiosity and creativity, and strive for inclusive excellence; the message invites people to visit and highlights the school's welcoming ethos.

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