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St Ambrose Catholic Academy
Alderfield Drive, Speke, Liverpool, Merseyside, L24 7SF, Liverpool
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
76.1 / 100
Top 24%
Better than 76% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
204
Capacity
236
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 72% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 31% nationally. Parent satisfaction is high, with 88% recommending the school, indicating a supportive community. However, the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is relatively low at 3%, which may be a consideration for parents seeking advanced academic challenges for their children.
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Last inspected: 25 February 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 72% | Top 31% 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 |
Parent View (24 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child feels safe
92%
School keeps me informed
92%
Good range of subjects
92%
I'd recommend this school
88%
My child makes good progress
83%
School has high expectations
83%
Progress is communicated
83%
My child is happy
79%
Behaviour is good
79%
School supports development
79%
School responds to concerns
46%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British74.0%
White Other8.8%
Asian Indian4.4%
Other2.9%
Black African2.9%
Mixed W+B African2.5%
Mixed Other2.5%
Black Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Location
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53.34123, -2.82069 · L24 7SF
School details
Local authorityLiverpool
RegionNorth West
URN149133
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.stambroseprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Ambrose Catholic Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Ambrose Catholic Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 February 2025.
Is St Ambrose Catholic Academy a good school?
St Ambrose Catholic Academy scores 76.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 24% 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 St Ambrose Catholic Academy?
Based on 24 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Ambrose Catholic Academy receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
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