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St Ambrose Catholic Primary

Leswell Street, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 1RP

Good

Inspected 15 November 2022

Good
Ofsted
61%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
2–11
Ages
197
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About St Ambrose Catholic Primary

St Ambrose Catholic Primary is an academy converter in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 197 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of EMMAUS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 November 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 13% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 26.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Worcestershire →
School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 2–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
197 / 236 (83%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Roman Catholic
Last Ofsted Inspection
15 November 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

13%
Free school meals
26.6%
EAL
3.0%
SEN support
14.7%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

61%
Expected standard (RWM)
11%
Higher standard (RWM)
106
Avg reading score
103
Avg maths score

Attendance

6.7%
Overall absence
24.2%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

8.8
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +0.7 vs 2023/24
22.4
Pupils per teacher
↓ -2.5 vs 2023/24
5.26
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -0.7 vs 2023/24
£50,550
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 22% on leadership pay
↑ +£2,204 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
2
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,812
Spend per pupil
£7,640
Income per pupil
44%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Leswell Street, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 1RP
Phone
01562823568
Principal
Emma Brocklesby

Teaching Jobs

Teacher
Class Teacher - Maternity Leave
PermanentPart time£32,916 - £45,352 (FTE) · · Teachers Main Pay Range Scale to be pro-rata'd to working proportion
Closes 4 Nov 2026View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Ambrose Catholic Primary?
St Ambrose Catholic Primary is an academy converter in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, England, for pupils aged 2–11.
How many pupils does St Ambrose Catholic Primary have?
St Ambrose Catholic Primary has 197 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is St Ambrose Catholic Primary's Ofsted rating?
St Ambrose Catholic Primary was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 November 2022).
How does St Ambrose Catholic Primary perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
61% of pupils at St Ambrose Catholic Primary met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is St Ambrose Catholic Primary part of an academy trust?
Yes — St Ambrose Catholic Primary is part of EMMAUS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY.
Where is St Ambrose Catholic Primary?
St Ambrose Catholic Primary is located at Leswell Street, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 1RP.

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