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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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