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St Ambrose Catholic Academy

Liverpool, L24 7SFPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Feb 2025
KS2 Results
63%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
22 1st-choice / 24 places
Ranking
#6,921
of 13,686 nationally

About St Ambrose Catholic Academy

St Ambrose Catholic Academy is a smaller-than-average primary school in Liverpool, with 204 pupils on roll against a capacity of 236, leaving some physical room for growth. The school serves a community with significant economic disadvantage: 66% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 28 applications for 24 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.17 applicants per place. Of those, 22 were first-preference applications, and all 22 received offers. This level of demand suggests a solid local reputation, particularly among Catholic families in the area. The school has a nursery provision, catering for children from age three, and is a mixed-gender Roman Catholic state primary. Headteacher Christine Harris leads a team that has recently overseen a notable improvement in the school's Ofsted rating, which parents will likely factor into their decision-making.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressAlderfield Drive, Liverpool, Liverpool, L24 7SF
HeadteacherChristine Harris
Local AuthorityLiverpool
Number of Pupils204
Free School Meals (FSM)66.0%
School Capacity204 / 236 (86% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 Feb 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 27 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Sports HallDining HallGymnasiumICT SuiteMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

AthleticsSwimmingNetballDanceGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

GardeningEco ClubBook ClubDrama

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageMulti-Sensory

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:45

After-school care

15:15-17:30

Source: stambroseprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Ambrose Catholic Academy

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