Ambergate Sports College
URN: 141253 • Grantham NG31 7LP
Overview
- Name
- Ambergate Sports College
- URN
- 141253
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 61.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Matthew Bloodworth-Flatt (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Dysart Road, Grantham NG31 7LP
Summary
Ambergate Sports College, located in Grantham, Lincolnshire, is an academy special converter school catering to a diverse range of needs for mixed-gender pupils aged 4-19. With a current enrolment of 175 students, the school operates above its capacity of 140, reflecting its commitment to inclusivity and support for all learners. Approximately 43.4% of the pupils are eligible for free school meals, indicating a focus on providing equitable access to education.
The curriculum at Ambergate is designed to accommodate various learning pathways, including pre-formal, informal, semi-formal, and formal education. This tailored approach ensures that each student receives the appropriate level of support and challenge, fostering their personal and academic development. The school also emphasizes personal development, British values, and preparation for life beyond education, integrating these elements into everyday learning.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Ambergate's ethos, with initiatives such as open evenings for prospective parents and partnerships with local organisations. The school aims to create a nurturing environment where unique learners can thrive, supported by dedicated staff and an active parent-teacher association.
The curriculum at Ambergate is designed to accommodate various learning pathways, including pre-formal, informal, semi-formal, and formal education. This tailored approach ensures that each student receives the appropriate level of support and challenge, fostering their personal and academic development. The school also emphasizes personal development, British values, and preparation for life beyond education, integrating these elements into everyday learning.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Ambergate's ethos, with initiatives such as open evenings for prospective parents and partnerships with local organisations. The school aims to create a nurturing environment where unique learners can thrive, supported by dedicated staff and an active parent-teacher association.
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Nearby alternatives
- Grantham Additional Needs Fellowship (60.6)
- Dudley House School (55.4)
- Esland Grantham School (54.0)
- Springwell Alternative Academy Grantham (48.2)
- Greenfields Academy (46.8)
Key details
- LA
- Lincolnshire
- Age range
- 4 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 140
- Pupils
- 175
- Boys
- 140
- Girls
- 35
- FSM %
- 43.40
- Open date
- 2014-09-01
- Close date
- 2023-12-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lincolnshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 175 | 140 | 35 | 140 | 43.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 175 | 140 | 35 | 140 | 43.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 160 | 129 | 31 | 140 | 39.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 160 | 129 | 31 | 140 | 39.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 151 | 120 | 31 | 140 | 42.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 150 | 116 | 34 | 140 | 42.70 |
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