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Ambleside CofE Primary School
Vicarage Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DH, Westmorland and Furness
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
20.0 / 100
Bottom 20%
Better than 20% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
64
Capacity
140
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
46%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With 75% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, this primary school performs in the top 24% nationally for these subjects, which is a notable strength. However, it is important to consider that the school is currently rated as "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted, indicating areas that may need development. The overall experience may vary, as parent satisfaction and additional support services are not detailed in the available data.
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Last inspected: 28 February 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 75% | Top 24% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 25% | Top 4% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.1%
White Other17.2%
Mixed Other3.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Location
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54.43133, -2.96591 · LA22 9DH
School details
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
URN141978
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.ambleside.cumbria.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Ambleside CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Ambleside CofE Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 February 2024.
Is Ambleside CofE Primary School a good school?
Ambleside CofE Primary School scores 20.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 20% 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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