St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School
100%
Capacity
210
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School
St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Wigan community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 210 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Gareth Doherty, it falls under Wigan local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3928th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 35th out of 98 in Wigan.
St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 85 applications for 30 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 38 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School include Library, ICT Suite, Forest School, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Swimming, Football, Gymnastics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Choir, Art Club, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wigan, St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Manchester Road, Tyldesley, Manchester, Wigan, M29 7DY |
| Headteacher | Gareth Doherty |
| Local Authority | Wigan |
| Number of Pupils | 210 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.6% |
| School Capacity | 210 / 210 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (71%)
3928th of 13,686
Nationally
566th of 2,065
In North West
35th of 98
In Wigan
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
71%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
83%
'23/24
71%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
85
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
38 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Manchester Road, Tyldesley, Manchester
Wigan, M29 7DY
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