St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School vs St Mary's Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 378 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
212 students
St Mary's Catholic High School
Manchester · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,537 students
| Measure | St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School Manchester, North West | St Mary's Catholic High School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #761 of 2,286 | #243 of 536 |
| National rank | #6423 of 15,697 | #2104 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 212 | 1,537 |
| Pupils on roll | 212 | 1,537 |
| Free school meals | 9.4% | 20.3% |
| Capacity filled | 101% | 98% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 37.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.68 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.1 |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.saintambrosebarlow.co.uk/ | stmaryschs.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.2 vs 47.2).
- •St Mary's Catholic High School is the larger school with 1,537 students compared with 212.
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 St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School better than St Mary's Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (England), St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School ranks higher (57.2 vs 47.2 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 St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School and St Mary's Catholic High School?
About 378 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School: 212. St Mary's Catholic High School: 1,537. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School and St Mary's Catholic High School rank in North West?
St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School is 761st of 2,286 and St Mary's Catholic High School is 243rd of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).