Saint Ambrose College

About Saint Ambrose College

Saint Ambrose College is a Catholic State Funded Independent Grammar School for boys, with a selective intake. As a State Funded School, there are no fees. Saint Ambrose is first and foremost, a Catholic College and a Catholic ethos must exist in our daily life.

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Rating Breakdown

Based on verified reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 5.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 188 responses • 17.2% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

96.8% positive 2.1% negative

My child feels safe at this school

98.4% positive 1.1% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

99.4% positive 0.5% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

98.4% positive 0.5% negative

My child does well at this school

96.8% positive 3.2% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 188 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

64.2

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

73.7

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

+1.04

Progress 8

Well above average

96.6%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

99.4%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

47.2% entered EBacc

43.3% achieved EBacc

178 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily D

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Excellent Education and Values"

We love the welcoming community at Saint Ambrose College. Our son has excelled academically and also developed a strong sense of responsibility and compassion thanks to the college's Catholic ethos. The facilities are also impressive, especially the swimming pool!

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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Raj P

Parent Jun 1, 2022

5.0

"Outstanding Support for Students"

The staff at Saint Ambrose College are truly dedicated to the students' success. Our son has received excellent support with his A-level studies and the college's resources, such as Kerboodle and MyMaths, have been invaluable. We couldn't be more proud of him!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Rachel G

Parent Jan 1, 2022

4.0

"Good, but some issues with communication"

We had a good experience at Saint Ambrose College, but at times the communication between the college and parents could be better. Our son had a great time at the college and made some wonderful friends. The sixth form open evening was also very helpful in preparing him for the next stage.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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