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Ambleside Primary School

Nottingham, NG8 5PNPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Mar 2025
KS2 Results
57%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
48 1st-choice / 48 places
Ranking
#8,647
of 13,686 nationally

About Ambleside Primary School

Ambleside Primary School's headline metrics present a mixed picture when compared against the Nottingham local authority average for primary schools. The school's KS2 reading, writing and maths combined expected standard score of 57% sits just three percentage points below the LA average of 60%, placing it 44th out of 74 similar schools in the area. However, this headline figure masks some stronger individual subject performances: 72% of pupils met the expected standard in writing, and 68% did so in maths, both of which are solid results. The school's ranking in the bottom 50% nationally and regionally reflects the challenge of operating in a context where nearly half of its pupils (48.4%) are eligible for free school meals, a figure well above the national average. What stands out is the contrast between these modest academic outcomes and the school's impressive Ofsted trajectory.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressMinver Crescent, Nottingham, Nottingham, NG8 5PN
HeadteacherAmy Johnson
Local AuthorityNottingham
Number of Pupils633
Free School Meals (FSM)48.4%
School Capacity633 / 630 (100% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Mar 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 6 May 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

4
Outdoor PlaygroundLibraryForest SchoolGymnasium

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

CricketGymnasticsCross CountryFootball

Clubs & Activities

ChessCodingArt ClubGardeningDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ambleside Primary School

Ambleside Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.