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The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College

URN: 105581

Parrs Wood Road, East Didsbury, Manchester, M20 6BX

Good

  1. Outstanding
  2. Good
  3. Requires Improvement
  4. Inadequate
How long until the next inspection?

Good schools are inspected around once every four years.

We can also inspect at any time if we have concerns.

We normally give notice the afternoon of the working day before an inspection. We can also inspect schools without notice.

 

Activity, reports and ratings

when we publish a new report

  1. Full inspection: GoodFull inspection, PDF - 08 July 2019
    PDF – Published

  2. Full inspection: Requires ImprovementFull inspection, PDF - 29 December 2016
    PDF – Published

  3. Full inspection: GoodFull inspection, PDF - 12 November 2012
    PDF – Published

  4. Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit, PDF - 25 November 2011
    PDF – Published

  5. Full inspection: SatisfactoryFull inspection, PDF - 24 March 2011
    PDF – Published

  6. Full inspection: SatisfactoryFull inspection, PDF - 21 November 2007
    PDF – Published

  7. Full inspection Full inspection, PDF - 25 May 2004
    PDF – Published
  8. Opened

Details

Pupils

  • Age Range 11 - 16
  • Gender Mixed
  • Number of pupils 870
  • School capacity 900

Details

  • Principal Mrs Claire Wallace
  • Boarding provision No
  • Type Secondary
  • Religious character Roman Catholic
  • Local authority Manchester
  • Region North West
  • Telephone 01614458053
  • Fax 01614456350
  • Website http://www.thebarlowrchigh.co.uk/

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