What did Ofsted judge St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in February 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School?

St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School has 1,078 pupils on roll.

What ages does St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School take?

St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School located?

St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School is located in Manchester, M27 9QP, Salford.

How do I apply to St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School?

St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

Does St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School have a religious character?

Yes — St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How close do you need to live to get into St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School was 3.122 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

What is the largest ethnic background at St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 61.4% of pupils at St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in February 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School?: St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School has 1,078 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School take?: St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School located?: St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School is located in Manchester, M27 9QP, Salford.
How do I apply to St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School?: St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School have a religious character?: Yes — St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School was 3.122 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 61.4% of pupils at St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in February 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School?: St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School has 1,078 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School take?: St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School located?: St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School is located in Manchester, M27 9QP, Salford.
How do I apply to St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School?: St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School have a religious character?: Yes — St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School was 3.122 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 61.4% of pupils at St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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