St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School
Voluntary aided secondary school in Manchester (Salford).
Location
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I love coming to work here each day. Often it doesn't feel like work. We are a Catholic community of faith where it is a privilege to see our young people flourishing, to speak with them, to learn their ways and watch them grow in confidence. They are an inspiration. Every day, every lesson great adventures and stories unfold born out of curiosity, imagination and creativity.
Our equally inspiring staff are dedicated to nurturing every young person in their care. They may get outstanding results, but their commitment brings so much more to the education of our students. We believe in doing things differently so that every child can realise their gifts and talents and celebrate who they are.
Doing this means that we are bringing to life the Catholic mission and ethos of the school.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
1 activityiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Philosophy for Children (P4C)
Awards
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Key facts
- URN
- 105989
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Salford
- Constituency
- Worsley and Eccles
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (8 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Vikki Allen | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Vikki Allen Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Margaret Woodhouse | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Grahame Walker | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Patricia Garner | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Father Ernest Attah | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2025 |
| Mrs Michaelene Evue | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Vikki Allen | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Ben Davis | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2015 |
| Mrs Lauren Sullivan Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Peter Conroy Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
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