Ambleside Primary School

About Ambleside Primary School

Ambleside Academy is a school community with a great ethos and heart: determined to be the very best we can be. We adopt a clear and consistent approach to teaching to ensure that within each lesson pupils learn well.

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Key Facts

Students 700

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.7

Teaching Quality 4.7

Communication 4.3

Student Wellbeing 4.7

Facilities 4.7

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 21 responses • 3.3% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

85.8% positive 14.3% negative

My child feels safe at this school

80.9% positive 19.1% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

71.5% positive 28.6% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

76.2% positive 19.1% negative

My child does well at this school

85.7% positive 14.3% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 21 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

28.8

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

46.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Sophia T

Parent Oct 15, 2022

3.0

"Mixed experience"

We've had a mixed experience at Ambleside Primary so far. Our child has settled well into Reception and loves the Dolphin Pods. However, we've had some issues with communication from the teachers and the school meals can be a bit hit-or-miss. Overall, we're hopeful that things will improve as the year goes on.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 3/5

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Emily W

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Wonderful Ambleside Primary"

I'm so grateful to have my child at Ambleside Primary. The teachers are amazing and the facilities are top-notch. My child loves the Robot day and the climbing frame in the playground. We've seen such a big improvement in their confidence and learning since starting the school.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Hannah G

Parent Mar 20, 2022

5.0

"Dream, Believe, Shine!"

We're so happy with Ambleside Primary! The school values of empathy, ambition, and kindness really shine through in the way the teachers and staff treat the children. My child loves the outdoor learning and the water wall in the playground. We've seen a big improvement in their reading and writing skills since starting the school.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Oliver B

Parent Jun 15, 2021

4.0

"Excellent education"

My child thrived at Ambleside Primary! The curriculum was engaging and well-structured, and the teachers were always available to offer support. We loved the Ambleside Author's day and the extra-curricular clubs. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars is that I wish they had more resources for special needs children.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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