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Saint Ambrose College
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- Trafford WA15 0HE
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well in their exams at the end of Year 11 and sixth form.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in school and help and support each other.
Qualifications and Training: Most subject areas are taught by subject specialists.
Current Educational Practices: Links with other schools and professional organisations help teachers stay updated.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff are very supportive of leaders and feel valued.
Opportunities for Involvement: Most pupils participate in extra-curricular sports and societies run during lunchtimes.
Communication: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to express opinions about the school.
Parent Satisfaction: Reviewed in 228 responses to Ofsted’s online survey, Parent View.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders listen to staff and consult with them before introducing changes.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Considerable change made to both academic and personal development curriculums.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and dealt with well by staff. Pupils are safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff receive safeguarding training annually.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of extra-curricular sports and societies available.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils commit to both academics and extracurricular activities.
Outdoor Facilities: High take-up for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils move on to appropriate destinations when they leave school.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Knowledge builds on learning from GCSE examination courses.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND pupils achieve very well and move on to appropriate further education or training.
Subjects Offered: Curriculum plans for some subjects do not match the depth of the key stage 3 national curriculum.
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About Us
Saint Ambrose College is a Secondary, Boys, Roman Catholic school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 1068 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 95% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
97.90% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Being entrusted with managing the College at such an exciting time makes me really happy to be the Principal at St. Ambrose College.
We are in a great position to continue our path of excellence and offer an exceptional education to every one of our students in light of our most recent Diocesan and OFSTED inspections, which gave the college grades in all areas of its work that were Outstanding. We are also extremely fortunate to have been named an Edmund Rice Lead International School, which presents us with a fantastic opportunity.
Our college's ethos, which is strongly based on Edmund Rice's eight principles, aspires to create open-minded, adaptable, and resilient people who have the knowledge and character to succeed in both the society of today and the one of tomorrow.
We are lucky to have first-rate facilities, including cutting-edge classrooms, sports options, and a swimming pool, as well as personnel that are always thinking ahead and empowering our students to be the source of their own success.
The College offers a wide variety of extracurricular pursuits.
Boys participate actively in the school's liturgical life.
On the school's enrollment list, there are about 1000 males, including more than 200 in the sixth form.
We are a Catholic college first and foremost, and this permeates all we do.
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We are in a great position to continue our path of excellence and offer an exceptional education to every one of our students in light of our most recent Diocesan and OFSTED inspections, which gave the college grades in all areas of its work that were Outstanding. We are also extremely fortunate to have been named an Edmund Rice Lead International School, which presents us with a fantastic opportunity.
Our college's ethos, which is strongly based on Edmund Rice's eight principles, aspires to create open-minded, adaptable, and resilient people who have the knowledge and character to succeed in both the society of today and the one of tomorrow.
We are lucky to have first-rate facilities, including cutting-edge classrooms, sports options, and a swimming pool, as well as personnel that are always thinking ahead and empowering our students to be the source of their own success.
The College offers a wide variety of extracurricular pursuits.
Boys participate actively in the school's liturgical life.
On the school's enrollment list, there are about 1000 males, including more than 200 in the sixth form.
We are a Catholic college first and foremost, and this permeates all we do.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Boys | Co-Ed | Boys |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.2 | 15.1 | 17.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 95% | 48% | 99% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 21.70% | - | 56.10% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.90 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 72.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 95% | 51.88% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 65.63% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 51% | 39.29% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 39% | 24.75% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 44% | 31.21% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.55 | 4.33 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 92.91% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 173 | 138 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 86.87% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 7% | 29.22% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 82% | 33.04% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 14.57% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.22% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.52% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 3.43% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.73 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 72.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 96% | 51% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 62.64% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 57% | 38.28% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 46% | 24.28% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 52% | 28.68% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.6 | 4.19 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 93.82% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 148 | 133 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 98% | 90.36% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 4% | 30.32% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 75% | 34.59% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 16% | 14.36% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 11% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.5% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.82% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.44 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 69.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 96% | 48.04% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% 1 | 63.17% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 44% | 34.67% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 33% 10 | 21.92% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 41% 7 | 27.63% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.09 | 3.92 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 94.23% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 151 | 119 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 88.05% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 2% | 29.55% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 74% | 33.95% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 21% | 14.18% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.86% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 3.59% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.51 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 69.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 96% 3 | 49.63% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% 1 | 63.79% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 53% | 40.96% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 43% 9 | 26.17% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 48% 4 | 33.13% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.26 | 4.09 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 94.62% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 131 | 126 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 82.62% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 2% | 27.67% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 88% | 35.57% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 11.33% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 10.95% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.95% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.86% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.41 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 68.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 50.48% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 64.22% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 58% | 39.39% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 52% | 28.78% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 52% | 30.09% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 87.76% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 146 | 130 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 41.9% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 26.05% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 84% | 35.52% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 14% | 9.86% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.43% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.38% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.29% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 39.44 | 35.7 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.2 | 35.67 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 21.70% | 22.73% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 96 | 188 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 82% | 66.58% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 4.33% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 10% | 16.17% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 1% | 8.42% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 44.7 | 38.89 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 44.51 | 38.73 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 34.3% | 30.39% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 100 | 259 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 79% | 69.08% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 4.83% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 5% | 12.92% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 8.75% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.93 1 | 34.15 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.15 3 | 34.3 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 27.8% | 21.76% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 100 | 192 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 87% | 71.42% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 4.92% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 8% | 14.67% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 2% | 5.92% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 37.68 1 | 33.54 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.28 3 | 34.2 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 30.2% | 20.16% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 6.73% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.45% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 9.82% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 38.43 | 31.61 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 43.53 | 34.08 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 34.0% | 18.58% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 6 | 27.15% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.15% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 7% | 16.62% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.46% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Saint Ambrose College
Local authority ratio 18 : 1