St Ambrose RC Primary School
75%
Capacity
180
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About St Ambrose RC Primary School
St Ambrose RC Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Manchester community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 180 pupils on roll, operating at 75% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Ambrose RC Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Carole Partington, it falls under Manchester local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 44% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11963rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 107th out of 122 in Manchester.
St Ambrose RC Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 31 applications for 14 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 14 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Ambrose RC Primary School include Dining Hall, Library, Playing Fields, Forest School, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Football, Cricket, Rounders, as well as clubs including Book Club, Coding, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 56.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Manchester, St Ambrose RC Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Princess Road, Manchester, Manchester, M21 7QA |
| Headteacher | Carole Partington |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Number of Pupils | 180 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 56.1% |
| School Capacity | 180 / 240 (75% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Apr 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (26 Apr 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 26 Nov 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (44%)
11963rd of 13,686
Nationally
1765th of 2,065
In North West
107th of 122
In Manchester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
44%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
42%
'23/24
44%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed14
31
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
14 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Princess Road, Manchester
Manchester, M21 7QA
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