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Ambleside CofE Primary School
Requires Improvementgraded 28/02/2024Ages 3–1164 pupilsFaithChurch of England
Ambleside CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Ambleside, within the Westmorland and Furness local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 64 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 28/02/2024 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Families comparing primary schools in Ambleside can view Ambleside CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionRequires Improvement
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement
Last inspected 28/02/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 2 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Quality of education
Leadership & management
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)73%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score105
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score104
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake21.2%
Free school meals21.2%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language25.0%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled53%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.5%
Attendance94.5%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher14.6
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence17.4%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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