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St Ambrose College

Altrincham, WA15 6HE

Boys

Ofsted: Outstanding

A Catholic boys' grammar school with excellent academic results and strong sporting traditions.

Key Information

School Type

Boys

Age Range

11-18

Sixth Form

Yes

Year 7 Places

~180

DfE Number

358/5406

Ofsted Rating

Outstanding

Last inspected: 2019

Ofsted ratings are based on inspections of schools. For the full inspection report, visit the Ofsted reports website.

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Exam Board: Trafford Consortium

The Trafford Grammar Schools Consortium uses GL Assessment. The exam consists of two one-hour papers taken on the same day, covering Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning in a multiple-choice format. The standardised qualifying score is 334 or above.

Mathematics

Verbal Reasoning

Non-Verbal Reasoning

Key Dates for Greater Manchester & Trafford

Registration Opens
Late April (estimated)
Registration Deadline
Late June (estimated)
Test Date
Mid-September (estimated)

School Application Deadline
31st October

Exact dates typically released in Spring. Check traffordgl.applicaa.com for updates.

Faith School

St Ambrose College is a Catholic faith school. Admission criteria may include evidence of religious practice or commitment. Please check the school's admissions policy for specific requirements.

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Location

Altrincham

WA15 6HE

Greater Manchester & Trafford

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Local Authority

Trafford Council

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Important Information

This profile is compiled from publicly available sources including the Department for Education (DfE), official school websites, local authority admissions portals, and Ofsted inspection reports. Data was last verified in December 2025.

Disclaimer: Information may change without notice. Admission criteria, test dates, and policies are subject to annual updates. Always verify details directly with St Ambrose College before making decisions. From September 2024, Ofsted no longer provides overall effectiveness ratings for state schools.

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