Saint Ambrose College, Altrincham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 10 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Saint Ambrose College excels at nurturing well-rounded young people who thrive academically and personally. The school removes barriers to learning for all pupils, particularly disadvantaged children and those with additional needs, enabling them to achieve exceptional results. Pupils develop strong character, empathy and leadership skills through an extensive personal development programme, preparing them confidently for their futures.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional pupil achievement with disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs consistently exceeding national averages
- Expert personal development programme building morally, socially and culturally rounded young people
- Outstanding pastoral support and warm relationships throughout the school community
- Highly ambitious, expertly delivered curriculum with deep staff subject knowledge
- Exceptional inclusion practices with thorough identification of needs and targeted mentor support
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and managed, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Lunchtime enrichment clubs and societies, pupil-led activities, community outreach work locally and internationally, extended project work, employer engagement opportunities
Saint Ambrose College is an exceptional secondary school where pupils make incredible progress and achieve outcomes rarely matched nationally. Leaders have created a nurturing, inclusive community that transforms young people into confident, empathetic citizens.
At a Glance
6.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
188 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
23.5
Avg class size
44
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
104%
Over capacity
1,096 pupils
1,050 capacity
46 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Altrincham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Altrincham
Admissions Demand - Trafford
Places available
3,715
Applications
3,267
Got 1st preference
78.5%
Got preferred school
96.5%
Secondary admissions across Trafford (2025/26)
Inspection History(5)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.08465%
Overall absence
5.65806%
Persistent absence
813
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Saint Ambrose College
St Ambrose Prep School
Well Green Primary School
Elmridge Primary School
Hale Preparatory School
Stamford Park Primary School
Cloverlea Primary School
Altrincham Preparatory School
Bowdon CofE Primary School
Broomwood Primary School
Bowdon Preparatory School
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