St Ambrose Catholic Primary School
Stockport, SK3 8LQ · Stockport · primary school
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51st of 70 primary schools in Stockport we can score, 85 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.1/10 against 1,402 of them, against 1.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 45.0 · 13 | 40% | 0.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
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 Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend trips to the Halle Concert.
Getting in
The published school roll is 178 pupils against a stated capacity of 250. 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 who are below the national median in literacy and numeracy? What specific interventions are in place to help students reach the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing these attainment gaps?
What Ofsted said about St Ambrose Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Ambrose Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "warm, friendly and welcoming place" where pupils enjoy learning. Leaders have high aspirations for all pupils, fostering a strong sense of community and ensuring that children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, achieve well.
Strengths
- Pupils behave very well, creating a "calm and orderly" environment with "very few distractions" for learning.
- The curriculum is ambitious, with teachers delivering new learning with enthusiasm and addressing misconceptions quickly.
- Reading is prioritised from the start, helping pupils develop an "early love of reading" and accuracy.
- Staff provide swift support for pupils with additional needs, ensuring they benefit from the same ambitious curriculum as their peers.
- Leaders promote pupils’ wider development, helping them become "kind, thoughtful young people" who respect diversity.
Areas to improve
- In the early years, leaders must ensure teachers understand what should be taught in all areas of learning to better prepare children for Year 1.
- In a small number of subjects, leaders must clarify the important knowledge and key vocabulary pupils need to retain so teachers are sure of the most important content.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff trained to identify risks, accurate records kept, and pupils confident that trusted adults will listen to their worries.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 45% |
| 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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