Ambleside Primary School

URN: 138800 • Nottingham NG8 5PN

Overview

Name
Ambleside Primary School
URN
138800
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Special Measures
Ranking score
36.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Karen Hannon (since 2025)
Telephone
Website
Address
Minver Crescent, Nottingham NG8 5PN

Summary

Ambleside Primary School, located in Nottingham, is a mixed academy with a diverse student population of 718 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 570. The school operates as a three-form entry institution and includes a nursery that accommodates 68 children in both morning and afternoon sessions. Ambleside is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, where pupils are encouraged to be kind, reflective, and ambitious.

The school’s curriculum is designed to promote individual growth and creativity, underpinned by values such as empathy, resilience, and respect. Pupils engage in a variety of learning experiences, including trips and innovative teaching methods, to enhance their understanding of subjects. The school emphasizes high expectations and encourages students to take on challenges, preparing them for future citizenship.

Ambleside Primary is part of the Raleigh Learning Trust, which focuses on developing the confidence and resourcefulness of its students. The school community prides itself on its ethos of collaboration and support, ensuring that every child is heard and valued.

Key details

LA
Nottingham
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
Capacity
570
Pupils
718
Boys
356
Girls
362
FSM %
33.00
Open date
2013-04-01
Close date
2018-01-31
Last Ofsted
2016-11-10
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Nottinghamshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 718 356 362 570 33.00
2024-09-11 718 356 362 570 33.00
2023-09-11 718 356 362 570 33.00
2022-09-11 718 356 362 570 33.00
2021-09-11 718 356 362 570 33.00
2020-09-11 718 356 362 570 33.00

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