The short version
Above-average SATs results. 86% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 66% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 204
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 66%
Governance
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- Trust
- ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Christine Harris
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Alderfield Drive, Speke, Liverpool, Merseyside, L24 7SF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMiddlefield Community Primary School
Primary · 889m away
Parklands High School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Hale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
St Christopher's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Finch Woods Academy
Academy · 2.3km away
Stockton Wood Community Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Halewood Academy
Secondary · 2.6km away
Yew Tree Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision)
Primary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Ambrose Catholic Academy?
St Ambrose Catholic Academy currently has 204 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Ambrose Catholic Academy take?
St Ambrose Catholic Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Ambrose Catholic Academy?
St Ambrose Catholic Academy is in Liverpool, L24 7SF, in the Liverpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Ambrose Catholic Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Ambrose Catholic Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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