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The Ambleside Centre
Outstandinggraded 23/11/2021Ages 3–5107 pupilsDoes not apply
The Ambleside Centre is a nursery school for pupils aged 3 to 5 in Reading, within the Wokingham local authority. The school has around 107 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 23/11/2021, The Ambleside Centre was judged Outstanding. Families comparing schools in Reading can view The Ambleside Centre's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Reading (RG5 4JJ), The Ambleside Centre serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Attendance & staffing
Pupils per teacher26.5England avg 19.6
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals1.0%England avg 26.3%
English not first language21.2%England avg 18.6%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Reading
All schools in Reading →Beechwood Primary SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.0 miSouth Lake Primary School0.4 miSt Dominic Savio Catholic Primary SchoolOutstanding · 0.4 miRivermead Primary School0.4 miHighwood Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 miWillow Bank Infant SchoolGood · 0.7 mi
See the full area report for RG5 4JJ →