The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College
| Type | Secondary |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Parrs Wood Road East Didsbury Manchester M20 6BX |
| Phone | 01614458053 |
| Reference Number | 105581 |
Description
betaThe Barlow Roman Catholic High School and Specialist Science College, situated in Didsbury, Manchester (M20 6BX), is a comprehensive institution aligned with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Salford, supported by the local education authority. The school community encompasses St Ambrose, St Bernard's, St Bernadette's, St Catherine's, and St Cuthbert's parish churches, and it is affiliated with local primary schools.
As a voluntary-aided school, The Barlow boasts a strong student body with its motto being "If you believe, you can achieve!". The school caters to students aged 11 to 16, and its color scheme includes maroon, gold, and grey. Balancing a diverse curriculum, The Barlow's notable achievements include being recognized as one of the fastest improving GCSE results in the country and ranking among the highest performing secondary schools in Manchester in 2012.
Lead by Head teacher Claire Wallace, the school receives praise from Ofsted for its passionate, visionary leadership, innovative curriculum development, exemplary safeguarding, and high attainment. The estimated £11.2 million building enhancement program completed in August 2012 introduced a science block and modernized the English, Maths, Design & Technology, and Art departments, with interactive technology such as computers, laptops, whiteboards, and projectors. Notable alumni include Liam and Noel Gallagher from the band Oasis.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 909 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.68%
Girls: 45.32% |
Year Groups
| Year | Number of pupils |
|---|---|
| 7 | 188 |
| 8 | 182 |
| 9 | 179 |
| 10 | 176 |
| 11 | 184 |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2019-07-08 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-06-19 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2016-11-30 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-10-16 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-09-27 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2011-03-02 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-10-31 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-10-13 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 46.3 | Upgrade | Upgrade |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.2 | Upgrade | Upgrade |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.