Saint Ambrose College

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Altrincham, WA150HE Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Boys intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
77.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 1.04
English & Maths grade 4+ %
75.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 99.4%
Continue in education or training
77.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 82.0%
Sustained employment
25.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 9.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
18 February 2020
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Hale Road
Hale Barns
Altrincham, WA150HE
Phone
1619802711
Website
st-ambrosecollege.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138134
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Hale Road, Hale Barns, Altrincham, WA15 0HE
Website
www.st-ambrosecollege.org.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Boys
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE LAETARE CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1050 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Shrewsbury
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,068
Free School Meals
7.4% (79 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.4% (4 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.6%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
6.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
73.7
Ebacc Attainment 8:
22.6
English Attainment 8:
14.4
Maths Attainment 8:
14.8
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
22.0
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
22.6
Ebacc English:
100.0%
Ebacc Entry:
43.3%
Ebacc Humanities:
92.7%
Ebacc Languages:
54.5%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
100.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
1.04
Progress 8 Range:
0.82 to 1.27
University Progression:
82.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
82.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
9.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
5.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
1.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
82%
Quality: Exceptional
Sixth Form Size
106 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
5.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
99.4 (+47.4 vs average)
Attainment 8:
73.7 (+34.2 vs average)
Education Continuation:
82.0 (+25.9 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
43.3 (+23.9 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
6.4 (11.1 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
67 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
134
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,068 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Spanish (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(8 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(47 students)
Religious Studies (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(6 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(15 students)
Geography (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(10 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Vitam Impendere Vero (Live Life by the Truth)"

Evangelising the Modern World Promoting the Spiritual Building a Christian Community Compassion for those in Need Concern for the Whole Person Striving for Excellence Education as a Christian Calling Education for Justice

Saint Ambrose College is a Catholic community that follows the charism of Blessed Edmund Rice. The Eight Essentials of Edmund Rice education shape daily life: Evangelising the Modern World; Promoting the Spiritual; Building a Christian Community; Compassion for those in Need; Concern for the Whole Person; Striving for Excellence; Education as a Christian Calling; Education for Justice. The college has liturgical life with Mass in the atrium on Thursday mornings, offers retreats, and engages in Edmund Rice International Group and other charitable activities; safeguarding is emphasized and inclusive practice is promoted.

Head Teacher's Message

The Principal welcomes visitors and describes Saint Ambrose College as a Catholic, state-funded independent grammar school. The mission is described as transformational through the Eight Essentials of Blessed Edmund Rice, with a broad curriculum, strong extracurriculars, and outstanding examination outcomes; the school aims to equip boys to make a positive difference in the modern world.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Politics Society Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme Creative arts societies Music clubs Whole school productions

Sports

Rugby Athletics Cricket Water polo Football Basketball Badminton Handball Cross country Tennis Golf

Facilities

state-of-the-art sports hall full 4G pitch lecture theatre top-class swimming pool

SEND Provision

For students with additional needs our SEND team are able to offer high quality support and guidance.

Financial Information

No fees; Saint Ambrose College is a Catholic, state-funded independent grammar school with a diverse, selective intake.

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