St Ambrose Catholic Academy
Liverpool, L24 7SF · Liverpool · primary school
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40th of 104 primary schools in Liverpool we can score, 114 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.7/10 against 165 of them, against 5.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 72.0 · 71 | 62% | 4.35 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 38% | 1.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Ambrose Catholic Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in swimming and a ski course, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 181 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What are the specific entry criteria for the current academic year? How is the after-school club structured for daily attendance?
What Ofsted said about St Ambrose Catholic Academy
Overview
St Ambrose Catholic Academy is described as a "safe haven" where pupils feel happy and ready to learn, exemplifying values of "hope, believe and achieve". The school provides a "vibrant" early years setting and fosters a strong sense of community, with pupils enjoying "exceptional pastoral care" and a wide range of enrichment opportunities.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "highly positive" behaviours and attitudes, working and playing together in harmony.
- The curriculum is engaging, allowing pupils to gain "deep knowledge" and achieve well, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Personal development is "Outstanding", with pupils showing maturity in understanding safety, tolerance, and different cultures.
- Staff are effective at identifying and supporting SEND pupils, adapting curriculum delivery to meet individual needs.
- Attendance has improved through "rigorous systems" and close collaboration with parents to overcome barriers.
Areas to improve
- In a minority of subjects, systems for checking long-term retention are less effective, leaving "gaps in learning" unaddressed.
- Early writing skills require improvement, as some pupils develop errors in letter formation and spelling that are "not consistently addressed".
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 24% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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