The Barlow RC High School is a secondary voluntary-aided school in Manchester, North West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this voluntary-aided school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, The Barlow RC High School has a Progress 8 score of +0.12 (above the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 50.6, 76% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 11.1%, 29% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 9.8%.
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The Barlow RC High School has a Progress 8 score of +0.12, which is above the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 50.6. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
76% of students at The Barlow RC High School achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
The Barlow RC High School has an overall absence rate of 9.8%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at The Barlow RC High School is 11.1%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
29% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
The Barlow RC High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in June 2024. Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, The Barlow RC High School is next inspection expected around 2028.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While The Barlow RC High School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
1/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
1/mo
100% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 15.1 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.3
Bus Stops
23
Within 500m
Nearest Station
East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink)
0.3km away · 6 stations nearby
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.