Is St Ambrose Catholic Primary a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 15 November 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 45th of 173 primary schools in Worcestershire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Ambrose Catholic Primary's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 61% of pupils at St Ambrose Catholic Primary met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

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

Applications for Reception places at St Ambrose Catholic Primary 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

Leswell Street, Kidderminster, DY10 1RP

Local ranking45th of 173 primary schools in Worcestershire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

236

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 15 November 2022.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 61.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 11.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 72.0%
Writing (Expected): 75.0%
Maths (Expected): 79.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 79.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 103.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 29

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 197
Boys: 98 (47%)
Girls: 109 (53%)
Capacity: 236 (88% full)
SEND: 17.8%
FSM Eligible: 20.3%
EAL: 26.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.0%
SEN Support: 14.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 8.8
Budget per Pupil: £6,812/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 24.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
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: 66.5%
White Other: 15.7%
Black African: 3.5%
Asian Indian: 3.0%
Other: 3.0%
Mixed Other: 2.5%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.5%
Asian Bangladeshi: 1.5%

66.5%

White British

15.7%

White Other

3.5%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01562215147

office@st-ambrose.worcs.sch.uk

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Leswell Street

Kidderminster, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 141413
UKPRN: 10047596
Establishment No.: 3393
Trust: EMMAUS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY

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