Saint Ambrose College
URN: 138134 • Altrincham WA15 0HE
Overview
- Name
- Saint Ambrose College
- URN
- 138134
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- THE LAETARE CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 66.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Dermot Rainey (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01619802711
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hale Road, Altrincham WA15 0HE
Summary
Saint Ambrose College is a Catholic state-funded independent grammar school for boys located in Altrincham, Trafford. With a current enrolment of 1,091 students and a capacity of 1,050, the college operates with a selective intake and is committed to fostering a strong Catholic ethos in its daily activities. The school is part of The Gaudete Trust and the Laetare Multi-Academy Trust, maintaining strong connections with the Edmund Rice Schools Network and the Diocese of Shrewsbury.
The curriculum at Saint Ambrose College is designed to provide a broad educational experience, encouraging students to engage fully both academically and in extracurricular activities. The college offers a range of sports, creative arts, and clubs, alongside a robust pastoral support system that includes designated Form Tutors, a Student Welfare Manager, and a targeted PSHCE programme. The school promotes mental health and well-being as essential components of student success.
Saint Ambrose College has a prominent house system, fostering a sense of community and competition among students. The college has a strong track record of guiding students towards higher education, with many progressing to Russell Group universities, including Oxford and Cambridge. The most recent OFSTED report rated the college as 'Good,' reflecting its commitment to educational excellence and student development.
The curriculum at Saint Ambrose College is designed to provide a broad educational experience, encouraging students to engage fully both academically and in extracurricular activities. The college offers a range of sports, creative arts, and clubs, alongside a robust pastoral support system that includes designated Form Tutors, a Student Welfare Manager, and a targeted PSHCE programme. The school promotes mental health and well-being as essential components of student success.
Saint Ambrose College has a prominent house system, fostering a sense of community and competition among students. The college has a strong track record of guiding students towards higher education, with many progressing to Russell Group universities, including Oxford and Cambridge. The most recent OFSTED report rated the college as 'Good,' reflecting its commitment to educational excellence and student development.
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Key details
- LA
- Trafford
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE LAETARE CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1050
- Pupils
- 1091
- Boys
- 1091
- Girls
- 0
- FSM %
- 6.30
- Open date
- 2012-05-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-02-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cheshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1091 | 1091 | 0 | 1050 | 6.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1068 | 1068 | 0 | 1050 | 5.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1073 | 1073 | 0 | 1050 | 4.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1073 | 1073 | 0 | 1050 | 4.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1055 | 1055 | 0 | 1050 | 2.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1051 | 1051 | 0 | 1050 | 1.30 |
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