The short version
Below-average SATs results. 75% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 45% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
45%
-17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 187
- Capacity
- 75%
- FSM
- 44.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Stockport
- Head
- Mr Michael Glynn (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Rostrevor Road, Adswood, Stockport, Cheshire, SK3 8LQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAdswood Primary School
Primary · Very close
Bridge Hall Primary School
Primary · 399m away
Hulme Hall Grammar School
Independent · 744m away
Cale Green Primary School
Primary · 774m away
Alexandra Park Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St George's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Stockport Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Aquinas College
16 plus · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Ambrose Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Ambrose Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Ambrose Catholic Primary School?
St Ambrose Catholic Primary School currently has 187 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Ambrose Catholic Primary School take?
St Ambrose Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Ambrose Catholic Primary School?
St Ambrose Catholic Primary School is in Stockport, SK3 8LQ, in the Stockport local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Ambrose Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Ambrose Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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