St Ambrose Barlow RC High School
| Type | Secondary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | 37 Ash Drive Wardley Swinton Manchester M27 9QP |
| Phone | 01619211570 |
| Reference Number | 105989 |
St Ambrose Barlow RC High School has made significant strides since its previous inspection, now rated as good overall. The school fosters a positive environment where pupils feel valued and supported, crucial for their personal development, which is outstanding. The leadership and management of the school are effective, with governors actively engaged in supporting improvement efforts. While the curriculum is broad and ambitious, there are noted gaps in older pupils' learning due to past weaknesses in curriculum delivery, which have yet to be fully addressed.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1068 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.56%
Girls: 49.44% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 19.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 110 | 103 | 213 |
| 8 | 98 | 109 | 207 |
| 9 | 120 | 113 | 233 |
| 10 | 101 | 104 | 205 |
| 11 | 111 | 99 | 210 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 62.9% |
| African | 9% |
| White, Other | 8.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 7.1% |
| Unclassified | 1.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2024 | School inspection: |
| 09 Mar 2022 | School inspection: |
| 24 Mar 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 26 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 07 Nov 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Dec 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Oct 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Mar 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 06 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Jun 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel valued and cared for, contributing to a positive school atmosphere.
- Wide range of clubs and leadership opportunities available for pupils.
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Effective professional development and collaboration among staff.
- High expectations for behaviour with effective procedures in place.
Areas for Improvement
- Some gaps in knowledge for older pupils not being adequately addressed.
- Inconsistent strategies for identifying and addressing misconceptions in certain subjects.
- A minority of pupils exhibiting persistent misbehaviour.
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
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 44.2 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 38% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 61% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 97 | 23 |
| Third Preference | 91 | 4 |
| From another Local Authority | 14 | 5 |
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