St Ambrose Prep School
URN: 106381 • Cheshire WA15 0HF
Overview
- Name
- St Ambrose Prep School
- URN
- 106381
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 38.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarajane Heron (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01619039193
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wicker Lane, Cheshire WA15 0HF
Summary
St Ambrose Preparatory School is an independent co-educational Catholic school located in Hale Barns, Cheshire, catering to children aged 4 to 11. With a current enrolment of 127 pupils and a capacity of 209, the school offers a nurturing environment that promotes both academic and social development. While it follows a Catholic ethos, St Ambrose warmly welcomes children from all faith backgrounds.
The school provides a rich and diverse curriculum designed to cater to the varied talents of its students, encouraging them to become lifelong learners. The dedicated staff focus on fostering independence and personal growth, ensuring that each child can thrive in all areas of their education. Facilities include extensive grounds, a large playing field, AstroTurf pitches, and a swimming pool, enhancing the overall learning experience.
St Ambrose Prep serves a wide catchment area, attracting families from surrounding towns such as Altrincham, Sale, and Stockport. The school prides itself on creating a happy and secure atmosphere, where students are encouraged to explore their abilities and develop a strong sense of community.
The school provides a rich and diverse curriculum designed to cater to the varied talents of its students, encouraging them to become lifelong learners. The dedicated staff focus on fostering independence and personal growth, ensuring that each child can thrive in all areas of their education. Facilities include extensive grounds, a large playing field, AstroTurf pitches, and a swimming pool, enhancing the overall learning experience.
St Ambrose Prep serves a wide catchment area, attracting families from surrounding towns such as Altrincham, Sale, and Stockport. The school prides itself on creating a happy and secure atmosphere, where students are encouraged to explore their abilities and develop a strong sense of community.
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Nearby alternatives
- Cornerstone Academy (53.8)
- High Peak School (52.9)
- Penarth Group School (52.3)
Key details
- LA
- Trafford
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 209
- Pupils
- 127
- Boys
- 103
- Girls
- 24
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1957-12-09
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 127 | 103 | 24 | 209 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 121 | 100 | 21 | 209 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 113 | 111 | 2 | 209 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 113 | 111 | 2 | 209 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 89 | 88 | 1 | 209 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 108 | 108 | 0 | 209 | 0.00 |
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