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Ambleside Primary School
Ages 3–11633 pupilsFaithNone
Ambleside Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Nottingham. The school has around 633 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Nottingham can view Ambleside Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Nottingham (NG8 5PN), Ambleside Primary School 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.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
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Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)57%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)5%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score102
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score103
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake45.0%
Free school meals45.0%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language31.0%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled94%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.1%
Attendance92.1%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher22.7
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence25.9%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Nottingham
All schools in Nottingham →Nottingham Girls' AcademyOutstanding · 0.6 miSt Teresa's Catholic Primary SchoolOutstanding · 0.5 miRosslyn Park Primary and Nursery SchoolGood · 0.6 miWoodlands Academy0.6 miThe Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary AcademyGood · 0.6 miBluecoat Aspley AcademyGood · 0.7 mi
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