The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (103% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 55 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 0–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 525
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 29.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Islington
- Head
- Mrs Sandeep McNicholl (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
March 2023 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Blackstock Road, Finsbury Park, London, N4 2DR
Town setting
Schools nearby
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Secondary · 1.1km away
The London Screen Academy
16 plus · Grammar · 1.1km away
City of London Academy Highbury Grove
Secondary · 1.4km away
Samuel Rhodes MLD School
Special school · 1.5km away
The Courtyard Islington
Free school · 1.6km away
London Scandinavian School
Independent · 1.7km away
St Mary Magdalene Academy
All-through · Grammar · 1.8km away
Newington Green Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre's Ofsted rating?
Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre?
Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre currently has 525 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre take?
Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre caters for pupils aged 0 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre?
Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre is in London, N4 2DR, in the Islington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre have a sixth form?
No, Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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