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Saint Ambrose College Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Saint Ambrose College is a academy converter secondary school in Altrincham, Trafford , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1091 pupils, and a capacity of 1050 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–18

Age range

1,091

Pupils

1,050

Capacity

104%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2020

Saint Ambrose College Catchment Area Information

Entry to Saint Ambrose College is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Trafford may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

Currently oversubscribed: 1091 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1050 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Trafford before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Saint Ambrose College — School Information

Full address
Hale Road, Hale Barns, Altrincham, WA15 0HE
Local authority
Trafford
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Gender
Boys
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Admissions policy
Selective
Free school meals
6.3% of pupils
DfE URN
138134

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If Saint Ambrose College is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Altrincham are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Saint Ambrose College

Is Saint Ambrose College oversubscribed?

Yes — Saint Ambrose College currently has 1091 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1050 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Saint Ambrose College?

Saint Ambrose College is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Trafford publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Saint Ambrose College cover?

Saint Ambrose College is a secondary school in Altrincham, Trafford, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Saint Ambrose College?

Saint Ambrose College was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.