The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 53 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 633
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 48.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottingham
- Trust
- RALEIGH EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Miss Amy Johnson
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Minver Crescent, Aspley, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 5PN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 895m away
Nottingham Girls' Academy
Secondary · 942m away
Woodlands School
Special school · 994m away
Woodlands Academy
Academy · 994m away
Aspley Wood School
Special school · 1.1km away
The Nottingham Bluecoat School and Technology College
Secondary · 1.1km away
Bluecoat Aspley Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Bluecoat Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ambleside Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ambleside Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ambleside Primary School?
Ambleside Primary School currently has 633 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ambleside Primary School take?
Ambleside Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ambleside Primary School?
Ambleside Primary School is in Nottingham, NG8 5PN, in the Nottingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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