St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School
Voluntary aided school
Manchester, M27 9QP
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 44% in England
6 of 14 in Salford
Pupils
1,078
First preferences per place
1.08
2026/27
Absence
7.7%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 44.4 | 45.8 | 44.2 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 43% | 44% | 38% | |
| Average English grade | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.7 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.3 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 44% | 44% | 40% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.38 | -0.23 | — |
67% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Co-op Academy Swinton · 0.8 mi · Good · Bottom 27% in England
- Moorside High School · 0.9 mi · Report card · Bottom 31% in England
- Co-op Academy Walkden · 1.1 mi · Good · Bottom 41% in England
- Kearsley Academy · 1.8 mi · Good · Top 27% in England
- Ellesmere Park High School · 2.1 mi · Good · Bottom 37% in England
- The Lowry Academy · 2.2 mi · Good · Bottom 31% in England
The neighbourhood
St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School is in Swinton Newtown (typical home £220,000).
What is St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School's Ofsted rating?
St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School is in the bottom 44% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.