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Saint Ambrose College

Trafford, WA15 0HESecondaryAges 11–18BoysState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2026
Progress 8
+1.04
Well above average
−20+2
Competition
1.4×
Oversubscribed
205 1st-choice / 150 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#65 of 3,141 nationally

About Saint Ambrose College

If you're a parent in Trafford considering Saint Ambrose College, the feedback from other families is striking. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, a remarkable 96% of respondents said they would recommend the school. That's based on 188 responses, so it's a solid sample. The detail backs it up: 97% of parents strongly agreed or agreed that their child is happy, and 98% felt their child is safe. On behaviour, 100% agreed the school ensures pupils are well-behaved, with 86% strongly agreeing. The school is also heavily oversubscribed. For entry in 2025/26, there were 415 applications for 150 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.77. Of those, 205 were first-preference applications, and 140 first-preference offers were made. That level of demand tells you this is a school local families are actively choosing.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderBoys
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressHale Road, Altrincham, Trafford, WA15 0HE
HeadteacherDermot Rainey
Local AuthorityTrafford
Number of Pupils1,091
Free School Meals (FSM)6.3%
School Capacity1,091 / 1,050 (104% full)
Sixth FormYes

The full report on this school

What 188 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Jan 2025
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (29 Jan 2025): Improved significantly

Source: Ofsted, 16 Mar 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

10
Swimming PoolSixth Form CentreTennis CourtsTheatreAstro TurfMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsICT SuiteArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

20

Sports

GymnasticsBasketballHockeySwimmingCricketBadmintonCross CountryMartial ArtsAthletics

Clubs & Activities

CodingBook ClubGardeningChoirChessDramaOrchestraFilm ClubDuke of EdinburghYoung EnterpriseModel United Nations

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saint Ambrose College

Saint Ambrose College has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.