Saint Ambrose College
Academy converterSecondaryAges 11–18BoysRoman CatholicSixth form
Hale Road, Hale Barns, Altrincham, WA15 0HE
Principal · Dermot Rainey
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Key facts
Pupils1,096Capacity 1,050
OfstedReport cardInspected 25 November 2025
TrustThe Laetare Catholic Multi Academy Trust
Free school meals6.4%
AdmissionsSelective
Ofsted
Report card from the inspection on 25 November 2025.
- InclusionStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
- AchievementExceptional
- Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExceptional
- Sixth formStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceStrong standard
- SafeguardingMet
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Year 7 applications close 31 October 2026
For September 2027. Apply through Trafford council, not the school. National offer day is 1 March 2027.
How to apply in TraffordNearby schools for the same ages
- Altrincham College0.9 mi
- Altrincham Grammar School for Boys1.4 mi
- Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College1.5 mi
- Dixons Newall Green Academy1.6 mi
- Wellington School1.7 mi