The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College
Contact details for the school

School Name: The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College
Address: Parrs Wood Road, East Didsbury
Town/City: Manchester
Postcode: M20 6BX
Country: 10090665264
 Telephone Number: 0161 445 8053
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Claire Wallace
Capacity: 900
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 876 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 97% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 35.6%

SEN Provisions

  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Location and administration

URN: 105581
DfE Number: 352/4768
UKPRN: 10017761
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Manchester (E08000003)
Constituency: Manchester, Withington (E14000809)
Electoral Ward: Didsbury East (E05011362)
Diocese: RC17(Diocese of Salford)

Easting & Northing: 385470E, 390981N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 24' 57.85" N 2° 13' 11.78" W
Plus Code: 9C5VCQ8J+C2

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. St Catherine's RC Primary School (0.2km)
  2. Beaver Road Primary School (0.6km)
  3. Didsbury CofE Primary School (0.7km)
  4. Parrs Wood High School (0.9km)
  5. Stella Maris School (0.9km)
  6. St John's Church of England Primary School (1.0km)
  7. Didsbury Road Primary School (1.4km)
  8. Priestnall School (1.4km)
  9. Broad Oak Primary School (1.4km)
  10. St Cuthbert's RC Primary School (1.6km)
Governors

  • Bridie Adams - Governor. Appointed on 31 August 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2023.
  • Mrs Catherine Baggaley - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 19 June 2020 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 26 January 2025.
  • Mrs Sarah Conlon - Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 April 2026.
  • Mrs Nicola Cooke - Governor. Appointed on 9 May 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 8 May 2027.
  • Sam Crawshaw - Governor. Appointed on 31 August 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2023.
  • James Donegan - Governor. Appointed on 3 November 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 November 2023.
  • Fr John Hitchen - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Martin Lochery - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Bethan Marshall - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2024.
  • Miss Ann McPartland - Governor. Appointed on 2 September 2022 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 1 September 2026.
  • Catherine Redford - Governor. Appointed on 31 August 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2023.
  • Lynda Waine - Governor. Appointed on 31 August 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2023.