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Saint Ambrose College
Hale Road, Hale Barns, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 0HE, Trafford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
96.0 / 100
Top 4%
Better than 96% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,091
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
104%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and exceptional GCSE attainment, this secondary school boasts an impressive Attainment 8 score of 76.2, placing it in the top 1% nationally. All students achieve at least a grade 4 in English and Maths, with 98% attaining a grade 5 or higher, reflecting strong academic performance. Additionally, 96% of parents express satisfaction with their child's experience, indicating a supportive community environment.
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Last inspected: 18 February 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 76.2 | Top 1% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 100% | Top 1% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 98% | Top 2% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 77% | Top 3% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 72% | Top 3% UK |
Parent View (188 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Good range of subjects
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
99%
My child feels safe
98%
School has high expectations
98%
My child is happy
97%
My child makes good progress
97%
I'd recommend this school
96%
Progress is communicated
96%
School keeps me informed
94%
School supports development
94%
School responds to concerns
44%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British50.1%
Black African14.0%
Asian Indian10.3%
White Other5.3%
Black Other3.4%
White Irish2.7%
Asian Chinese2.7%
Mixed Other2.3%
Asian Other2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Other1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Black Caribbean0.4%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.37053, -2.31974 · WA15 0HE
School details
Local authorityTrafford
RegionNorth West
URN138134
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.st-ambrosecollege.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Saint Ambrose College rated by Ofsted?
Saint Ambrose College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 February 2020.
Is Saint Ambrose College a good school?
Saint Ambrose College scores 96.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 4% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Saint Ambrose College?
Based on 188 Ofsted Parent View responses, Saint Ambrose College receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Saint Ambrose College in GCSEs?
Saint Ambrose College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 76.2. 100% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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