St Ambrose Barlow RC High School Catchment Area
St Ambrose Barlow RC High School is a voluntary aided secondary school in Manchester, Salford , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1068 pupils, and a capacity of 1050 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
1,068
Pupils
1,050
Capacity
102%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
St Ambrose Barlow RC High School Catchment Area Information
Admission to St Ambrose Barlow RC High School is managed by Salford and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Salford before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Salford catchment area documents →St Ambrose Barlow RC High School — School Information
- Full address
- 37 Ash Drive, Wardley, Manchester, M27 9QP
- Local authority
- Salford
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 27.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 105989
Other Secondary Schools in Manchester
If St Ambrose Barlow RC High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Manchester are the next closest alternatives.
Loreto High School Chorlton Catchment Area
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Our Lady's RC High School Catchment Area
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The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College Catchment Area
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Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School Catchment Area
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St Patrick's RC High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M30 7JJ
St Thomas More RC College Catchment Area
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Frequently Asked Questions — St Ambrose Barlow RC High School
Is St Ambrose Barlow RC High School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — St Ambrose Barlow RC High School currently has 1068 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1050 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for St Ambrose Barlow RC High School? ▾
St Ambrose Barlow RC High School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Salford before each admissions cycle.
What age range does St Ambrose Barlow RC High School cover? ▾
St Ambrose Barlow RC High School is a secondary school in Manchester, Salford, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for St Ambrose Barlow RC High School? ▾
St Ambrose Barlow RC High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.