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Ambleside Primary School
Minver Crescent, Aspley, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 5PN, Nottingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
74.6 / 100
Top 25%
Better than 75% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
633
Capacity
630
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in literacy and numeracy, with 58% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 67% nationally. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 76% of respondents recommending the school, indicating a generally positive experience, although this could be improved.
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Last inspected: 18 March 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 58% | Bottom 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Parent View (21 responses)
★★★★★3.8
School keeps me informed
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
Good range of subjects
91%
My child is happy
86%
My child makes good progress
86%
My child feels safe
81%
Progress is communicated
81%
I'd recommend this school
76%
School has high expectations
76%
Behaviour is good
71%
School supports development
67%
School responds to concerns
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British45.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.9.6%
Black African9.0%
Asian Pakistani7.3%
White Other6.5%
Asian Other4.1%
Other4.1%
Asian Indian3.6%
Mixed Other2.8%
Black Caribbean1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Asian Bangladeshi1.4%
Black Other0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Location
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52.97628, -1.20292 · NG8 5PN
School details
Local authorityNottingham
RegionEast Midlands
URN145506
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Ambleside Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Ambleside Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 March 2025.
Is Ambleside Primary School a good school?
Ambleside Primary School scores 74.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 25% 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 Ambleside Primary School?
Based on 21 Ofsted Parent View responses, Ambleside Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 76% across all parent survey questions.
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