Elmridge Primary School vs Saint Ambrose College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 712 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elmridge Primary School
Altrincham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
199 students
Saint Ambrose College
Altrincham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,096 students
| Measure | Elmridge Primary School Altrincham, North West | Saint Ambrose College Altrincham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 98 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #474 of 2,286 | #4 of 536 |
| National rank | #4008 of 15,697 | #37 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 199 | 1,096 |
| Pupils on roll | 199 | 1,096 |
| Free school meals | 10.9% | 6.4% |
| Capacity filled | 81.6% | 104.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 76.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 98% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 100% |
| EBacc average points | – | 7.10 |
| A level points per entry | – | 44.5 |
| town | Altrincham | Altrincham |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.elmridge.bright-futures.co.uk | www.st-ambrosecollege.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Saint Ambrose College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.6 vs 69.4).
- •Saint Ambrose College is the larger school with 1,096 students compared with 199.
- •Elmridge Primary School is co-educational and Saint Ambrose College is boys.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Elmridge Primary School better than Saint Ambrose College?
On the Success Index (England), Saint Ambrose College ranks higher (97.6 vs 69.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Elmridge Primary School and Saint Ambrose College?
About 712 m in a straight line, between Altrincham and Altrincham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Elmridge Primary School: 199. Saint Ambrose College: 1,096. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Elmridge Primary School and Saint Ambrose College rank in North West?
Elmridge Primary School is 474th of 2,286 and Saint Ambrose College is 4th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).