Saint Ambrose College
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Hale Road Hale Barns Altrincham Cheshire WA15 0HE |
| Phone | 01619802711 |
| Reference Number | 138134 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1091 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 100%
Girls: 0% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 6.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 180 | Unknown | 180 |
| 8 | 180 | Unknown | 180 |
| 9 | 149 | Unknown | 149 |
| 10 | 150 | Unknown | 150 |
| 11 | 150 | Unknown | 150 |
| 12 | 155 | Unknown | 155 |
| 13 | 127 | Unknown | 127 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 50.1% |
| African | 14% |
| Indian | 10.3% |
| White, Other | 5.3% |
| Chinese | 2.7% |
| Irish | 2.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.3% |
| Asian, Other | 2% |
| White & Asian | 1.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 2025-03-11 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 2025-01-28 | School inspectionSchool inspection, PDF - 11 March 2025 |
| 2020-02-18 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 17 March 2020 |
| 2012-08-10 | Academy conversion letterAcademy conversion letter, PDF - 14 August 2012 |
| Previously as St Ambrose College | |
| 2009-07-08 | Full inspection:OutstandingFull inspection, PDF - 17 September 2009 |
| 2005-11-23 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 15 December 2005 |
| 2000-12-04 | Full inspectionFull inspection, PDF - 15 March 2001 |
| 2009-07-08 | Full inspection:OutstandingFull inspection, PDF - 17 September 2009 |
| 2005-11-23 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 15 December 2005 |
| 2000-12-04 | Full inspectionFull inspection, PDF - 15 March 2001 |
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 35 | 26 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 78 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 32 | 23 | 7 | 12 | 4 | 78 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 17 | 35 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 78 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 41 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 5 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 21 | 20 | 20 | 13 | 4 | 78 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 13 | 24 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 1 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | 39 | 17 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 78 |
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 40 | 26 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 78 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 37 | 23 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 78 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 30 | 26 | 9 | 10 | 3 | 78 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 36 | 29 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 78 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 14 | 28 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 78 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 34 | 20 | 6 | 12 | 6 | 78 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 57 | 21 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 76.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Ambrose Prep School
Wicker Lane, Cheshire, WA15 0HF |
0.14 miles |
|
Well Green Primary School
Briony Avenue, Hale, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 8QA |
0.39 miles |
|
Elmridge Primary School
Wilton Drive, Hale Barns, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 0JF |
0.44 miles |
|
Hale Preparatory School
Broomfield Lane, Altrincham, WA15 9AS |
1.13 miles |
|
Stamford Park Primary School
Cedar Road, Hale, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 9JB |
1.16 miles |
|
Cloverlea Primary School
Green Lane North, Timperley, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 7NQ |
1.4 miles |
|
Altrincham Preparatory School
Marlborough Road, Altrincham, WA14 2RR |
1.44 miles |
|
Bowdon CofE Primary School
Grange Road, Bowdon, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 3EX |
1.51 miles |
|
Broomwood Primary School
Mainwood Road, Timperley, Broomwood Primary School, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 7JU |
1.54 miles |
|
Bowdon Preparatory School
Ashley Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2LT |
1.58 miles |
|
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Orchard Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 8EY |
1.63 miles |
|
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Firbank Road, Newall Green, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M23 2YS |
1.82 miles |
|
Willows Primary School
Victoria Road, Timperley, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 6PP |
1.86 miles |
|
Pictor Academy
Grove Lane, Timperley, Cheshire, WA15 6PH |
1.87 miles |
|
Bollin Primary School
Apsley Grove, Bowdon, Altrincham, WA14 3AH |
1.9 miles |
|
Forest School
Moss Lane, Altrincham, WA15 6LJ |
1.91 miles |
|
Altrincham CofE (Aided) Primary School
Townfield Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 4DS |
1.94 miles |
|
Newall Green Primary School
Firbank Road, Newall Green, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M23 2YH |
2.02 miles |
|
Navigation Primary School
Hawarden Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 1NG |
2.13 miles |
|
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Floatshall Road, Baguley, Manchester, M23 1HP |
2.16 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Altrincham College
Green Lane, Timperley, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 8QW |
0.95 miles |
|
Altrincham Grammar School for Boys
Marlborough Road, Bowdon, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2RS |
1.36 miles |
|
Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College
Urban Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 8HT |
1.46 miles |
|
Dixons Newall Green Academy
Greenbrow Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M23 2SX |
1.56 miles |
|
Wellington School
Wellington Road, Timperley, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 7RH |
1.74 miles |
|
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls
Cavendish Road, Bowdon, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2NL |
1.83 miles |
|
North Cestrian School
Dunham Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 4AJ |
1.93 miles |
|
Saint Paul's Catholic High School
Firbank Road, Newall Green, MANCHESTER, M23 2YS |
1.95 miles |
|
Piper Hill High School
Firbank Road, Newall Green, Manchester, M23 2YS |
1.96 miles |
|
Loreto Grammar School
Dunham Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 4AH |
1.97 miles |
|
Manchester Enterprise Academy
Simonsway, Wythenshawe, Greater Manchester, M22 9RH |
2.15 miles |
|
Dixons Brooklands Academy
Moor Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M23 9BP |
2.39 miles |
|
The Trafford and Stockport College Group
Manchester Road, Altrincham, WA14 5PQ |
2.71 miles |
|
Southern Cross School
Roundwood Road, Northenden, Manchester, M22 4AB |
3.07 miles |
|
Sale High School
Norris Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 3JR |
3.08 miles |
|
Sale Grammar School
Marsland Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 3NH |
3.29 miles |
|
Brentwood School
Cherry Lane, Sale, Cheshire, M33 4GY |
3.36 miles |
|
Pioneer House High School
200 Yewtree Lane, Northern Moor, Manchester, M23 0FF |
3.38 miles |
|
Ashton-on-Mersey School
Cecil Avenue, Sale, Cheshire, M33 5BP |
3.47 miles |
|
The Watkin Centre
Mulberry House, Claverton Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M23 9TT |
3.62 miles |