Saint Ambrose College
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Attainment 8 of 76.2 is well above the national average of around 46. This reflects strong GCSE outcomes across the standard subject basket.
- Attainment 8:
- 76.2
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 100%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +1.04
- Confidence interval:
- [0.82, 1.27]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Grammar School Entry
Official links
Verified key dates
Verified exam details
Open days from the school website
Entry requirements
Saint Ambrose College is a Roman Catholic grammar school for boys. The official Year 7 Admissions 2027 page says boys must take the school entrance examination before being considered for one of the 180 Year 7 places, and parents must also submit the local-authority application and the school supplementary information form where relevant.
Exam dates and admissions evidence
The official Year 7 Admissions 2027 page says information on how to apply will be available from mid-April 2026, the entrance examination is provisionally scheduled for Friday 18 September 2026, and the Open Morning is on Saturday 27 June 2026 from 9.30am to 12.30pm. The exact registration deadline and results-release date were not stated on the reviewed page.
Verification
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 150 | 76.2 | — | 100.0% | 77.3% | 7.1 |
| 2023/2024 | 178 | 73.7 | +1.04 | 99.4% | 47.2% | 6.6 |
| 2022/2023 | 180 | 72.8 | +0.90 | 99.0% | 51.0% | 6.5 |
| 2021/2022 | 169 | 72.8 | +0.73 | 99.0% | 57.0% | 6.6 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Trafford for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 138134 |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Boys |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Principal Dermot Rainey |
| Trust | THE LAETARE CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | WA15 0HE |
| Latest pupils | 150 |
| FSM eligible | 6.3% |
Contact and identifiers
Hale Road, Hale Barns, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 0HE
www.st-ambrosecollege.org.uk1619802711| DfE number | 5900 |
| UKPRN | 10035808 |
| Opened | 1 May 2012 |
| GIAS updated | 29 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 16 Mar 2020 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Exempt School Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 18 Feb 2020 |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2020 |