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St Ambrose Catholic Primary

Wyre Forest, DY10 1RPPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
KS2 Results
62%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
27 1st-choice / 28 places
Ranking
#7,135
of 13,686 nationally

About St Ambrose Catholic Primary

St Ambrose Catholic Primary is a state primary in Wyre Forest, Worcestershire, currently teaching 197 pupils against a capacity of 236, meaning there is some headroom in its physical spaces. The school serves a community where 19.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure that sits above the national average for primary schools and suggests a relatively high level of disadvantage among its intake. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 53 total applications for just 28 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.89. Of those, 27 were first-preference applications, and 26 first-preference offers were made, indicating that most families who put it top got in, but competition remains noticeable. The school is Roman Catholic in character, which may shape its intake, and it offers nursery provision for children from age two, feeding into the main school. With a mixed gender intake and a full primary age range up to 11, it draws families from across the local area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressLeswell Street, Saint Ambrose School, Kidderminster, Wyre Forest, DY10 1RP
HeadteacherEmma Brocklesby
Local AuthorityWorcestershire
Number of Pupils197
Free School Meals (FSM)19.8%
School Capacity197 / 236 (83% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 15 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Music RoomsICT SuiteDining HallForest SchoolSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

RoundersFootballCricketSwimmingDance

Clubs & Activities

CodingGardeningDramaFilm ClubEco ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

After-school care

15:20-18:00

Source: st-ambrose.sch.life. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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