SecondaryData as of May 2026

Saint Ambrose College

Hale Road, Hale Barns, Altrincham, WA15 0HE

A Good-rated secondary school in Altrincham.

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Boys

Roman Catholic

Pupils

1,091

Ages

11-18

FSM

6.3%

Attainment 8

76.1

Ofsted

Good

Feb 2020

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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.

Grammars in Trafford Understand the 11+How to apply

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%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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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. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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.

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

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Schools near Saint Ambrose College

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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. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

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?

View Saint Ambrose College's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Trafford.