The Barlow RC High School
Voluntary aided school
Manchester, M20 6BX
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Top 34% in England
12 of 30 in Manchester
Pupils
930
First preferences per place
0.92
2026/27
Absence
7.8%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 46.5 | 50.6 | 49.8 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46% | 53% | 53% | |
| Average English grade | 5.0 | 5.6 | 5.5 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 41% | 49% | 52% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.19 | 0.12 | — |
72% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Parrs Wood High School · 0.4 mi · No rating · Top 43% in England
- Priestnall School · 0.9 mi · Requires improvement · Top 16% in England
- Burnage Academy for Boys · 1.1 mi · No rating · Top 32% in England
- Didsbury High School · 1.6 mi · Outstanding · Top 13% in England
- Stockport Academy · 1.8 mi · Not judged · Bottom 45% in England
- Levenshulme High School · 1.8 mi · No rating · Top 23% in England
Best secondary schools in Manchester · Best secondary schools in Greater Manchester
The neighbourhood
The Barlow RC High School is in East Didsbury (typical home £395,000).
What is The Barlow RC High School's Ofsted rating?
The Barlow RC High School does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does The Barlow RC High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Barlow RC High School is in the top 34% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.