Barlow Hall Primary School vs St Ambrose RC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 814 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barlow Hall Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
231 students
St Ambrose RC Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
162 students
| Measure | Barlow Hall Primary School Manchester, North West | St Ambrose RC Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #793 of 2,286 | #2199 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #6660 of 15,697 | #15412 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 231 | 162 |
| Pupils on roll | 231 | 162 |
| Free school meals | 60.2% | 55.6% |
| Capacity filled | 73.3% | 67.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 41% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | barlowhallprimary.co.uk/ | www.st-ambrose.manchester.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Barlow Hall Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.1 vs 8.3).
- •Barlow Hall Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 41%).
- •Barlow Hall Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Barlow Hall Primary School is the larger school with 231 students compared with 162.
- •Barlow Hall Primary School is a academy school while St Ambrose RC Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Barlow Hall Primary School better than St Ambrose RC Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Barlow Hall Primary School ranks higher (56.1 vs 8.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Barlow Hall Primary School and St Ambrose RC Primary School?
About 814 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barlow Hall Primary School: 231. St Ambrose RC Primary School: 162. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barlow Hall Primary School and St Ambrose RC Primary School rank in North West?
Barlow Hall Primary School is 793rd of 2,286 and St Ambrose RC Primary School is 2199th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).