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St Ambrose Catholic Primary School
Rostrevor Road, Adswood, Stockport, Cheshire, SK3 8LQ, Stockport
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
15.6 / 100
Bottom 16%
Better than 16% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
187
Capacity
250
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
75%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance in English and maths, achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and maths that place it in the top 88% nationally. However, only 3% of pupils reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students at advanced levels. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 3-11, though parents may want to consider the limited progress data available.
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Last inspected: 6 March 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 45% | Bottom 12% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British56.7%
Asian Indian11.2%
Black African9.6%
White Other7.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.2%
Asian Other2.7%
Mixed Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Other1.6%
Asian Chinese1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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53.39241, -2.16636 · SK3 8LQ
School details
Local authorityStockport
RegionNorth West
URN106115
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Ambrose Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Ambrose Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 March 2018.
Is St Ambrose Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Ambrose Catholic Primary School scores 15.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 16% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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