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Saint Ambrose College
Goodgraded 18/02/2020Ages 11–181,091 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
Saint Ambrose College is a boys' secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Altrincham, within the Trafford local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 1,091 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 18/02/2020, Saint Ambrose College was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +1), an average Attainment 8 score of 73.7 and 97% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Altrincham can view Saint Ambrose College's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 18/02/2020. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 876.2
England avg 45.1 · was 73.7 in 2023/24
Progress 8+1
Grade 5+ English & maths98%
England avg 45% · was 97% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths100%
England avg 65% · was 99% in 2023/24
EBacc entry77%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score7.1
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelAbove average
A-level grade (point score)B+
APS per entry 44.5
A-level grade (best 3)B+
APS best 3: 44.6
AAB or better40%
Retention98%
Value added+0.17
Above average · 95% CI 0.1 to 0.3
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake6.5%
Free school meals6.5%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language9.3%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled104%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing95.6%
Attendance95.6%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher18.2
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence6.4%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Altrincham
All schools in Altrincham →St Ambrose Prep School0.1 miWell Green Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miElmridge Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miAltrincham CollegeGood · 0.9 miCloverlea Primary School1.4 miStamford Park Primary SchoolGood · 1.2 mi
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