A good voluntary aided school school in Wigan. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 106.0 | 108.0 |
| 2023 | 107.0 | 110.0 |
Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends
Derived insights and analysis
Declining trend (-1.5 per year)
Down -1.5% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"I have come that they may have life and have it to the full."
St Ambrose Barlow is a Catholic Primary School where Gospel values are central. The Catholic life of the school is rich in opportunities to encounter God through prayer, liturgies and Religious Education lessons, with parish links and statues or crucifixes in every room. Each class has a prayer focus area, and the school seeks to transmit the Catholic faith to pupils within a supportive parish-connected community, integrating respect for different faiths and cultures within its Catholic ethos.
Welcome to St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School. The message emphasises a distinctly Catholic identity with Gospel values at the centre, a broad and balanced curriculum, high standards, and a strong partnership with families to help children grow in faith and reach their potential.
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SEND provision is overseen by the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (Mrs Holden). Pupils needing SEND support have Individual Education Plans (IEPs). Progress is tracked using the Insight platform with regular reviews, and plans may involve referrals to external professionals. If needed, the Local Authority may consider an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP). The school lists a range of specialist services and supports (Educational Psychology, CAMHS, Speech and Language therapy, School Nurse, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, SEN Support, etc.). Transition to secondary schools is data-driven with enhanced transition visits and information sharing.
For 2026-27, St Ambrose Barlow is a Catholic Voluntary Aided School with an published admissions number of 30. Oversubscription criteria include: Looked After and Previously Looked After children; Baptised Catholic children with a sibling; Baptised Catholic children resident in the parish of St Margaret Clitherow; Other baptised Catholics; Other children who have a sibling in the school; Children from other Christian denominations; Children of other faiths; Other children. If places remain, proximity (distance) is used as a tiebreaker. Children with a Statement of SEN or EHCP naming the school are offered a place.
Breakfast Club: £5.00 per session. Booking essential. All fees payable in advance.