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Saint Ambrose College

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Saint Ambrose College

Hale Road, Hale Barns, Altrincham, WA15 0HE

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Selective · Boys

Ofsted
Good
Feb 2020

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

76.1school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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This is a grammar school

Entry is by the 11+ exam, sat in September of Year 6

Selection
Selective grammar
Exam system
GL Assessment

Admits by the 11+ exam; many grammars also use distance or catchment as a tie-breaker once the pass mark is met.

Trafford grammars use the GL Assessment consortium test. Register with the consortium before the summer deadline.

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11+ details as of 2026-05. Always confirm with the local authority or consortium.

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
76.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
76.1%
Basics 9-5
98.0%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

76.1

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2372.846.4
2023/2473.746.4
2024/2576.146.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.900.00
2023/24+1.040.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
77.3%
EBacc APS
7.08
EBacc 9-5
64.0%
EBacc 9-4
72.0%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
44.54
A*-A Grades
52.4%
A*-B Grades
80.7%
AAB+ %
39.7%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 128 students entered

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Location & Area

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Altrincham College
1.53 km away · Academy converter
Good
Altrincham Grammar School for Boys
2.19 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding
Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College
2.35 km away · Voluntary aided school
Good
Dixons Newall Green Academy
2.52 km away · Free schools
Wellington School
2.81 km away · Academy converter
Good

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About Saint Ambrose College

Saint Ambrose College is a secondary school in Altrincham, Trafford. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2020 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 188 responses), 96% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 76.1. The school has around 1,091 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Hale Road, Altrincham, WA15 0HE | More schools in Trafford

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Saint Ambrose College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2025 — Improved significantly
  2. Feb 2020 — Good
  3. Jul 2009 — Outstanding (predecessor: St Ambrose College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Saint Ambrose College

What is Saint Ambrose College's Ofsted rating?
Saint Ambrose College received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2020 inspection.
What do parents say about Saint Ambrose College?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 188 responses): 96% of parents would recommend Saint Ambrose College.
What are Saint Ambrose College's latest exam results?
Saint Ambrose College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 76.1. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Saint Ambrose College located?
Saint Ambrose College is a secondary school in Altrincham, Trafford (WA15 0HE).
How many pupils attend Saint Ambrose College?
Saint Ambrose College has around 1,091 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Saint Ambrose College with other schools?
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