Open State Primary Roman Catholic Mixed

St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School

Manchester Road, Manchester, M29 7DY
210 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
8.60% FSM %
114 Boys
96 Girls
About St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School

Located in Manchester (M29 7DY), St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School is a mixed-gender Primary school for pupils aged 4–11 with a Roman Catholic character, classified as Local authority maintained schools and situated within the local authority of Wigan.

It has 210 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Gareth Doherty.

Data for St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary 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 Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Wigan
Region North West
Administrative District Wigan
Parliamentary Constituency Worsley and Eccles
Ward Astley
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10078692
URN 106510
Data Last Updated 15-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Caroline Lowe Chair of Governors 16/01/2025 15/01/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr James Brennan Governor 03/04/2024 10/11/2025 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Anne Cooke Governor 16/01/2023 15/01/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Lyndsey Critchley Governor 18/03/2024 17/03/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Desmond Deignan Governor 04/07/2007 03/07/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Jennifer Dingley Governor 08/10/2025 07/10/2029 Elected by parents
Mr John Dootson Governor 26/10/2022 25/10/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Sophie Gardiner Governor 29/09/2025 28/09/2029 Appointed by LA
Mr Steven Gore Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Anita Topping Governor 17/11/2024 16/11/2028 Foundation/sponsor members
Frequently Asked Questions
St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Manchester, Wigan.
St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School has 210 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School is Mr Gareth Doherty.
St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School is at Manchester Road, Astley, Manchester, M29 7DY, in the Wigan local authority, North West.
Sixth form at St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Gareth Doherty
Manchester Road, Astley, Manchester, M29 7DY
Location
Quick Summary
URN 106510
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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