The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 210
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 8.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Head
- Mr Gareth Doherty (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Manchester Road, Tyldesley, Manchester, M29 7DY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Mary's Catholic High School
Secondary · 378m away
St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Primary · 505m away
Tyldesley Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Kingshill School
Special school · 1.8km away
Garrett Hall Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Cambian Gloucester
Independent · 1.9km away
Cambian - Park Hill
Independent · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School?
St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School currently has 210 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School take?
St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School?
St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School is in Manchester, M29 7DY, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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