Is St Ambrose Catholic Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 19 July 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 43rd of 75 primary schools in Stockport. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Ambrose Catholic Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 45% of pupils at St Ambrose Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Ambrose Catholic Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St Ambrose Catholic Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Ambrose Catholic Primary School

Rostrevor Road, Adswood, Stockport, SK3 8LQ

Local ranking43rd of 75 primary schools in Stockport

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

250

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 19 July 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 45.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 3.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 68.0%
Writing (Expected): 65.0%
Maths (Expected): 48.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 58.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 103.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 100.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 102.0
Cohort Size: 31

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 187
Boys: 81 (46%)
Girls: 97 (54%)
Capacity: 250 (71% full)
SEND: 23.0%
FSM Eligible: 44.6%
EAL: 31.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.3%
SEN Support: 18.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.6
Budget per Pupil: £7,120/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 11.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 56.7%
Asian Indian: 11.2%
Black African: 9.6%
White Other: 7.5%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 3.2%
Asian Other: 2.7%
Mixed Other: 2.1%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.6%

56.7%

White British

11.2%

Asian Indian

9.6%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01614808466

headteacher@st-ambrose.stockport.sch.uk

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Rostrevor Road

Stockport, North West

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Administrative

URN: 106115
UKPRN: 10070702
Establishment No.: 3507

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