How many pupils does St Ambrose High School have?

St Ambrose High School has 1,534 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Ambrose High School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at St Ambrose High School is 15.5:1.

Is St Ambrose High School a denominational school?

St Ambrose High School is a Roman Catholic school.

Where is St Ambrose High School?

St Ambrose High School is located at 65 Townhead Road, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 2HT.

How is St Ambrose High School inspected?

Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland, which reports against a set of quality indicators rather than a single overall grade. You can read St Ambrose High School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

St Ambrose High School

Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire · ML5 2HT

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About St Ambrose High School

St Ambrose High School is a secondary school in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is a Roman Catholic school. It has 1,534 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 15.5:1. 9% of pupils have English as an additional language. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: North Lanarkshire →
Town: Coatbridge
Phase: Secondary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Address: 65 Townhead Road, Coatbridge, ML5 2HT
Phone: 01236 794896
Email: ht@st-ambrose.n-lanark.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

1,534

Pupil roll

Teachers (FTE)

15.5:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender814 girls · 720 boys

Additional support needs35% of pupils

English as an additional language9% of pupils

Roll by stage

281

276

259

265

267

186

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (26%)Q5 · least deprived (6%)

Source: Scottish Government, School Level Summary Statistics 2025(annual pupil & teacher census). Figures are as at census day; small counts may be suppressed.

Education Scotland inspection

Last inspected December 2014

Graded under Education Scotland’s previous inspection framework (used until 2016). The indicators below are not directly comparable with current inspections.

Improvements in performanceVery Good

Learners' experiencesVery Good

Meeting learning needsVery Good

The curriculumGood

Improvement through self-evaluationVery Good

This inspection is more than five years old — the school may have changed since. Check the latest report for the current position.

Find the full report on Education Scotland ↗

Source: Education Scotland inspection grades, via Scottish Government (information as at 1 April 2025). Six-point scale: Excellent · Very Good · Good · Satisfactory · Weak · Unsatisfactory.

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Ambrose High School?: St Ambrose High School is a secondary school in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does St Ambrose High School have?: St Ambrose High School has 1,534 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Ambrose High School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at St Ambrose High School is 15.5:1.
Is St Ambrose High School a denominational school?: St Ambrose High School is a Roman Catholic school.
Where is St Ambrose High School?: St Ambrose High School is located at 65 Townhead Road, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 2HT.
How is St Ambrose High School inspected?: Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland, which reports against a set of quality indicators rather than a single overall grade. You can read St Ambrose High School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.