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Ambergate Primary School
Toadmoor Lane, Ambergate, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 2GN, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
18.3 / 100
Bottom 18%
Better than 18% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
85
Capacity
86
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance in key areas, particularly in achieving expectations for reading, writing, and maths at the end of Key Stage 2, where it ranks in the top 95% nationally. However, with only 36% of pupils meeting expected standards and 18% reaching higher levels, there is room for improvement in overall academic achievement. The school serves a small community of 85 pupils, which may foster a close-knit environment for families.
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Last inspected: 8 March 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 36% | Bottom 5% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 18% | Top 12% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Location
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53.05737, -1.48078 · DE56 2GN
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN112786
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Ambergate Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Ambergate Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 March 2012.
Is Ambergate Primary School a good school?
Ambergate Primary School scores 18.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 18% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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