Open State Secondary Roman Catholic Mixed

The Barlow RC High School

Parrs Wood Road, Manchester, M20 6BX
918 Pupils
900 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
38.80% FSM %
481 Boys
437 Girls
About The Barlow RC High School

Located in Manchester (M20 6BX), The Barlow RC High School is a mixed-gender Secondary school for pupils aged 11–16 with a Roman Catholic character, classified as Local authority maintained schools and situated within the local authority of Manchester.

It has 918 pupils on roll. School capacity: 900. Current headteacher: Claire Wallace.

Data for The Barlow RC High School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary aided school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Manchester
Region North West
Administrative District Manchester
Parliamentary Constituency Manchester Withington
Ward Didsbury East
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10017761
URN 105581
Data Last Updated 20-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Catherine Redford Chair of Governors 08/12/2023 07/12/2027 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Anne Marie Chidgey Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Tracey Collins Governor 12/02/2025 11/02/2029 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Sarah Conlon Governor 01/04/2022 31/03/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Nicola Cooke Governor 09/05/2023 08/05/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr Sam Crawshaw Governor 01/09/2023 30/04/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Fr John Hitchen Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Martin Lochery Governor 13/03/2025 12/03/2029 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr David McKeever Governor 16/09/2024 15/09/2028 Foundation/sponsor members
Miss Ann McPartland Governor 02/09/2022 01/09/2026 Foundation/sponsor members
Dr Gerard Montgomery Governor 07/07/2025 06/07/2029 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Claire Stott Governor 25/03/2024 24/03/2028 Elected by parents
Frequently Asked Questions
The Barlow RC High School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Manchester, Manchester.
The Barlow RC High School has 918 pupils, with a capacity of 900.
The Barlow RC High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at The Barlow RC High School is: Non-selective.
Yes, The Barlow RC High School has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at The Barlow RC High School is Ms Claire Wallace.
The Barlow RC High School is at Parrs Wood Road, East Didsbury, Manchester, M20 6BX, in the Manchester local authority, North West.
Sixth form at The Barlow RC High School: Does not have a sixth form.
The Barlow RC High School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Claire Wallace
Parrs Wood Road, East Didsbury, Manchester, M20 6BX
Location
Quick Summary
URN 105581
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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