The short version
Below-average SATs results. 75% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 41% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 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
41%
-21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 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
- 180
- Capacity
- 75%
- FSM
- 56.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Head
- Mrs Carole Partington (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
April 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Princess Road, Chorlton-Cum-Hardy, Manchester, M21 7QA
Town setting
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Manchester Muslim Preparatory School
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Barlow Hall Primary School
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Didsbury High School
Secondary · 953m away
Moor Allerton Preparatory School
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Loreto High School Chorlton
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Ambrose RC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Ambrose RC Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Ambrose RC Primary School?
St Ambrose RC Primary School currently has 180 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Ambrose RC Primary School take?
St Ambrose RC Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Ambrose RC Primary School?
St Ambrose RC Primary School is in Manchester, M21 7QA, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Ambrose RC Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Ambrose RC Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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