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Manchester
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- Age 11-16
The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College is a co-ed Roman Catholic secondary school located in Manchester. With a student-teacher ratio of 15:1, the school offers a nurturing learning environment for students aged 11-16. The school has shown significant improvements in teaching and leadership, ensuring that pupils make good progress and successfully transition to their next steps. Strong teaching is observed in English, geography, history, French, and Spanish. The school promotes positive values, fosters responsible behavior, and maintains a strong safeguarding culture. Although teaching weaknesses were previously identified in mathematics and science, they have been addressed. The school aims to provide a quality education and supports students' personal development, behavior, welfare, and academic outcomes. Exam results indicate a 36% achievement of grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs, showcasing the school's commitment to academic excellence.
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Ofsted Good
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A- Snobe Grade