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Saint Ambrose College 11+ admissions
A boys' grammar school in Trafford, for ages 11 to 18. What the school, the council and the test organisers have published about getting in.
Which test
GL Assessment
School 11+ entrance test. Last confirmed for September 2027 entry. Not yet confirmed for 2028.
Score to qualify
320
Standardised score. September 2027 entry, All applicants, Qualification
Catchment, 2027 entry
Catholic priority categories use nominated Local Pastoral Areas covering all WA14, WA15, M31 and M33 postcodes; no distance-based catchment for non-Catholic boys beyond the policy criteria.
Year 7 places
140
September 2027 entry
All 7 Trafford grammar schools
| School | For | Year 7 places | GCSE Attainment 8, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altrincham Grammar School for Girls | Girls | 204 | 80.6 |
| Altrincham Grammar School for Boys | Boys | 202 | 78.5 |
| Saint Ambrose College | Boys | 140 | 76.2 |
| Sale Grammar School | Boys and girls | 190 | 76.1 |
| Stretford Grammar School | Boys and girls | 160 | 74.4 |
| Loreto Grammar School | Girls | 150 | 73.7 |
| Urmston Grammar Academy | Boys and girls | 150 | 71.7 |
Compare Trafford grammar schools: test, scores and results day
Which 11+ test?
- Test
- School 11+ entrance test
- Written by
- GL Assessment
- Which entry year
- Last confirmed for September 2027 entry. Not yet confirmed for 2028.
Test type: GL Assessment.
Dates for September 2028 entry
For children in Year 5 now (2026 to 2027).
Open events
- Open morning (September 2027 entry)
- 27 June 2026This date has passed.
Scores: qualifying and offered
A qualifying score puts a child in the running. It is not an offer. The lowest score offered shows how far down the list places went that year.
Qualifying scores
| Entry | What | Figure | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 2027test 2026 | Qualifying scoreQualification | 320 standardised score | All applicants |
To see how age changes a standardised score, try the age standardisation calculator.
Catchment and distance
Many grammar schools give priority by where you live. Always check your address against the official policy or map.
- What the policy says
- Catholic priority categories use nominated Local Pastoral Areas covering all WA14, WA15, M31 and M33 postcodes; no distance-based catchment for non-Catholic boys beyond the policy criteria.
- Official map or policy
- st-ambrosecollege.org.uk
Places and demand
How many Year 7 places there are, and how many children applied or sat the test, as published.
Places
| Entry | What | Figure |
|---|---|---|
| Sept 2027 | Published admission number (Year 7 places) | 140 |
Ofsted and GCSE results
- Latest inspection (new report card)
- 25 November 2025Safeguarding standards: Met. Inclusion: Strong standard. Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard. Achievement: Exceptional. Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard. Personal development and wellbeing: Exceptional. Leadership and governance: Strong standard.
- Last graded inspection
- Good, 18 February 2020
- Latest ungraded inspection
- 29 January 2025Improved significantly
- Reports
- Read the Ofsted reports
GCSE results (DfE)
| Year | Pupils | Attainment 8 | Grade 5+ in English and maths | EBacc average point score | Progress 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 to 2025 | 150 | 76.2 | 98% | 7.1 | Not available |
| 2023 to 2024 | 178 | 73.7 | 96.6% | 6.61 | 1.04 |
| 2022 to 2023 | 180 | 72.8 | 95% | 6.55 | 0.9 |
Appeals
A refused school place can be appealed to an independent panel; follow the decision letter and admission authority procedure. An admission appeal is different from asking for a test to be re-marked or for a selection review.
The appeal deadline will be in the offer letter.
Questions parents ask
What 11+ test does Saint Ambrose College use?
GL Assessment. School 11+ entrance test. Last confirmed for September 2027 entry. Not yet confirmed for 2028.
What score do you need for Saint Ambrose College?
Qualifying score for September 2027 entry (all applicants): 320 standardised score. Past scores do not predict the 2028 score, and a score on the boundary did not always get a place.
How many Year 7 places does Saint Ambrose College have?
Published admission number (Year 7 places): 140 (September 2027 entry).
Does Saint Ambrose College have a catchment area?
Catholic priority categories use nominated Local Pastoral Areas covering all WA14, WA15, M31 and M33 postcodes; no distance-based catchment for non-Catholic boys beyond the policy criteria. Always check the full admissions policy before you apply.
Can I appeal if my child is not offered a place at Saint Ambrose College?
Yes. A refused school place can be appealed to an independent panel; follow the decision letter and admission authority procedure. The deadline is in your offer letter. An appeal about a place is different from asking for a test to be re-marked or reviewed.
Sources
Where each figure on this page comes from.
- ea-edubase-api-prod.azurewebsites.net · School name, address, age range and type (DfE Get Information about Schools) · checked 27 September 2026
- st-ambrosecollege.org.uk · Test provider and format, Open events · checked 27 September 2026
- st-ambrosecollege.org.uk · Qualifying scores, Catchment or priority area, Places, Qualifying score, Published admission number (Year 7 places) · checked 30 October 2026
- assets.publishing.service.gov.uk · Ofsted inspections (as at 31 August 2026) · checked 27 September 2026
- explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk · GCSE results 2024 to 2025 (DfE), GCSE results 2023 to 2024 (DfE), GCSE results 2022 to 2023 (DfE) · checked 27 September 2026
- gov.uk · How school admission appeals work · checked 27 September 2026
For anything not shown here, the school's admissions page is the source to trust.