Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre

A not judged community school school in Islington. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre.

London, N42DR Ofsted: Not Judged Age 0-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

58

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
68.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 80.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 10.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Not Judged

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
19 November 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Blackstock Road
Finsbury Park
London, N42DR
Phone
2072264708
Website
ambler.islington.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
100397
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Blackstock Road, Finsbury Park, London, N4 2DR
Website
www.ambler.islington.sch.uk
Age range
0-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
508 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
523
Free School Meals
33.4% (175 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.4% (18 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.5%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
8.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
80.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
10.0%
Reading Score:
111.0
Maths Score:
109.0
Grammar Score:
112.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
80.0 (+21.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
8.1 (9.4 below average)
Reading Score:
111.0 (+5.8 vs average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.5 (3.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 109.0 111.0
2023 110.0 109.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
22 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
44
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
523 pupils
0-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Achieve More"

Head Teacher's Message

Ambler is a unique, culturally diverse community school with children from 6 months to 11 years of age where every decision puts the needs of the child first; it aims to 'Achieve More' through its DREAMS qualities.

Facilities

Three age-group rooms: Baby Room, Toddler Room, Nursery Rooms Woodland learning area One-level site fully accessible to mobility issues Each room has its own outside space for free flow between indoors and outdoors Playground access and outdoor spaces

Curriculum Highlights

Personal, Social and Emotional Development Communication and Language Physical Development Literacy Mathematics Understanding the World Expressive Arts and Design

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wraparound childcare (breakfast club, stay & play, and extended day) are booked online via the Arbor App. If your household income is up to £34,999 you may be eligible for a subsidised after-school childcare rate of £5.00. Please ask the office or complete the income assessment form available here. We are nut-free. For after 4pm, please contact the extended day team on 07809 332 072.

SEND Provision

The Children’s Centre SEND Information Report provides details about how we support children with Special Educational Needs in Ambler Children’s Centre. It is updated annually and monitored by the governing body; it should be read alongside the school’s SEND Policy and the Equalities policy.

Admissions Criteria

Ambler follows Islington Council's Determined Admission Arrangements for Reception and in-year admissions. Islington Schools Admissions Criteria information is available on how to apply for a Reception or in-year place.

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