Voluntary aided school · Manchester

The Barlow RC High School

Secondary
Ages 11–16
Roman Catholic

Term dates

Voluntary aided schools can set their own term dates. Many follow Manchester council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

2027/28

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Admissions

Places for Year 7 are applied for through your home council, not the school.

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About and location

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11–16
Pupils: 930 (capacity 940)
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Diocese: Diocese of Salford
Admissions: Non-selective
Phone: 01614458053
Address: Parrs Wood Road, East Didsbury, Manchester, M20 6BX
Website: thebarlowrchigh.co.uk

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

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