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Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre
Blackstock Road, Finsbury Park, London, N4 2DR, Islington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
97.3 / 100
Top 3%
Better than 97% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
525
Capacity
508
Ages
0–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score in the top 3% of schools, this primary school demonstrates exceptional quality in education. It boasts a strong performance in Key Stage 2, with 78% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 17% nationally. Additionally, parent satisfaction is notably high, with 98% recommending the school, indicating a supportive and engaged community.
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Last inspected: 19 November 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 78% | Top 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Parent View (174 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
99%
Behaviour is good
98%
I'd recommend this school
98%
My child is happy
98%
School keeps me informed
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
My child makes good progress
97%
Good range of subjects
97%
School supports development
96%
Progress is communicated
95%
School has high expectations
91%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British23.4%
White Other19.4%
Black African14.1%
Mixed Other12.2%
Asian Bangladeshi6.3%
Other6.1%
Black Caribbean4.0%
Mixed W+Asian3.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.0%
Mixed W+B African2.3%
Asian Other1.3%
Black Other1.3%
Asian Indian1.0%
White Irish0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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51.56255, -0.10174 · N4 2DR
School details
Local authorityIslington
RegionLondon
URN100397
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.ambler.islington.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre rated by Ofsted?
Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 November 2024.
Is Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre a good school?
Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre scores 97.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 3% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre?
Based on 174 Ofsted Parent View responses, Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre receives a satisfaction score of 88% across all parent survey questions.
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