The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Boys only.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 76.2 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- This is a boys-only school
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
76.2
32.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
98%
56.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
77%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.18
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
99%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
99%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Based on 180 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 74 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Boys
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,091
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 6.3%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Trafford
- Trust
- THE LAETARE CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Dermot Rainey (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hale Road, Hale Barns, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 0HE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Ambrose Prep School
Independent · Very close
Well Green Primary School
Primary · 634m away
Elmridge Primary School
Primary · 712m away
Altrincham College of Arts
Secondary · 1.5km away
Altrincham College
Secondary · 1.5km away
Hale Preparatory School
Independent · 1.8km away
Stamford Park Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Altrincham Grammar School for Boys
Secondary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Saint Ambrose College a selective school?
Yes. Saint Ambrose College has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend Saint Ambrose College?
Saint Ambrose College currently has 1,091 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Saint Ambrose College take?
Saint Ambrose College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Saint Ambrose College?
Saint Ambrose College is in Altrincham, WA15 0HE, in the Trafford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Saint Ambrose College have a sixth form?
Yes, Saint Ambrose College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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