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St Ambrose Catholic Academy

Alderfield Drive, Speke, Liverpool, L24 7SF

Academy sponsor led · Ages 3–11 · Mixed

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Feb 2025

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72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (KS2, 2024/25).

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Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

86.0%

Writing

72.0%

Maths

72.0%

RWM Combined

72.0%

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Nearby primary schools

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Middlefield Community Primary School

0.89 km away · Community school

Good

Hale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

1.67 km away · Voluntary controlled school

Good

St Christopher's Catholic Primary School

1.73 km away · Voluntary aided school

Good

Stockton Wood Community Primary School

2.33 km away · Community school

Requires improvement

St Mark's Catholic Primary School

2.53 km away · Voluntary aided school

Good

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About St Ambrose Catholic Academy

St Ambrose Catholic Academy is a primary school in Liverpool, Liverpool. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 24 responses), 88% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 72% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 204 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: Alderfield Drive, Liverpool, L24 7SF | More schools in Liverpool

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Ambrose Catholic Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

There is no graded full inspection on the current URN yet; older predecessor records are shown below.

May 2021 — Requires improvement (predecessor: St Ambrose Catholic Primary School)
Feb 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc… (predecessor: St Ambrose Catholic Primary School)
Mar 2018 — Inadequate (predecessor: St Ambrose Catholic Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Ambrose Catholic Academy

What is St Ambrose Catholic Academy's Ofsted rating?

St Ambrose Catholic Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.

What do parents say about St Ambrose Catholic Academy?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 24 responses): 88% of parents would recommend St Ambrose Catholic Academy.

What are St Ambrose Catholic Academy's latest exam results?

St Ambrose Catholic Academy: KS2 2024/25: 72% met expected standard in RWM. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

Where is St Ambrose Catholic Academy located?

St Ambrose Catholic Academy is a primary school in Liverpool, Liverpool (L24 7SF).

How many pupils attend St Ambrose Catholic Academy?

St Ambrose Catholic Academy has around 204 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St Ambrose Catholic Academy with other schools?

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