Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre
URN: 100397 • London N4 2DR
Overview
- Name
- Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre
- URN
- 100397
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 75.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sandeep McNicholl (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02072264708
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Blackstock Road, London N4 2DR
Summary
Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre, located in Islington, London, is a community school catering to 525 pupils aged 6 months to 11 years. The school prides itself on its culturally diverse environment and aims to put the needs of every child at the forefront of its educational approach. With a focus on fostering lifelong learners, Ambler promotes core values encapsulated in the acronym DREAMS: Determination, Resilience, Empathy, Ambition, Motivation, and Self-Belief.
The curriculum at Ambler is enriched and designed to prepare students for the challenges of the 21st century. Emphasising oracy and collaborative problem-solving, the school encourages students to express their ideas confidently and creatively. The dedicated staff are committed to supporting both academic progress and the mental well-being of all children, ensuring a holistic approach to education.
Rated 'Outstanding' in its previous Ofsted inspection, Ambler is supported by an engaged community of parents, governors, and friends, all working together to create a safe and vibrant learning environment. The school fosters a sense of belonging and inclusivity, making it a welcoming place for families from all backgrounds.
The curriculum at Ambler is enriched and designed to prepare students for the challenges of the 21st century. Emphasising oracy and collaborative problem-solving, the school encourages students to express their ideas confidently and creatively. The dedicated staff are committed to supporting both academic progress and the mental well-being of all children, ensuring a holistic approach to education.
Rated 'Outstanding' in its previous Ofsted inspection, Ambler is supported by an engaged community of parents, governors, and friends, all working together to create a safe and vibrant learning environment. The school fosters a sense of belonging and inclusivity, making it a welcoming place for families from all backgrounds.
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Nearby alternatives
- Elmhurst Primary School (82.7)
- Fielding Primary School (82.3)
- Wimbledon Park Primary School (81.4)
- Coleridge Primary School (80.5)
- Yerbury Primary School (80.5)
Key details
- LA
- Islington
- Age range
- 0 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 508
- Pupils
- 525
- Boys
- 266
- Girls
- 259
- FSM %
- 29.80
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 525 | 266 | 259 | 508 | 29.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 523 | 254 | 269 | 508 | 29.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 513 | 246 | 267 | 516 | 23.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 513 | 246 | 267 | 516 | 23.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 511 | 239 | 272 | 480 | 23.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 522 | 255 | 267 | 480 | 20.00 |
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