Ambleside Primary School
URN: 145506 • Nottingham NG8 5PN
Overview
- Name
- Ambleside Primary School
- URN
- 145506
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- RALEIGH EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 47.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jane Bromley (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01159003610
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Minver Crescent, Nottingham NG8 5PN
Summary
Ambleside Primary School, located in Nottingham, is a mixed academy with a diverse student population of 633 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 630. The school operates as a three-form entry institution, including a nursery that accommodates 68 children in both morning and afternoon sessions. Ambleside is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, where high expectations and personal growth are central to its ethos.
The curriculum at Ambleside is designed to promote ambition, curiosity, empathy, respect, resilience, confidence, and kindness. Students are encouraged to engage actively in their learning, with a variety of teaching methods and resources, including virtual reality experiences and themed trips that enhance their educational journey. The school prioritises the development of essential life skills to prepare pupils for future citizenship.
Ambleside Academy is part of the Raleigh Learning Trust, which focuses on the holistic development of its students. The school community values collaboration among pupils and staff, ensuring that every child feels heard and supported in their educational pursuits. Parents interested in enrolling their children are encouraged to contact the school office for admission details.
The curriculum at Ambleside is designed to promote ambition, curiosity, empathy, respect, resilience, confidence, and kindness. Students are encouraged to engage actively in their learning, with a variety of teaching methods and resources, including virtual reality experiences and themed trips that enhance their educational journey. The school prioritises the development of essential life skills to prepare pupils for future citizenship.
Ambleside Academy is part of the Raleigh Learning Trust, which focuses on the holistic development of its students. The school community values collaboration among pupils and staff, ensuring that every child feels heard and supported in their educational pursuits. Parents interested in enrolling their children are encouraged to contact the school office for admission details.
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Key details
- LA
- Nottingham
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- RALEIGH EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 630
- Pupils
- 633
- Boys
- 295
- Girls
- 338
- FSM %
- 48.40
- Open date
- 2018-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-07-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Nottinghamshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 633 | 295 | 338 | 630 | 48.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 636 | 309 | 327 | 630 | 48.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 663 | 323 | 340 | 570 | 44.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 663 | 323 | 340 | 570 | 44.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 681 | 332 | 349 | 570 | 42.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 690 | 340 | 350 | 570 | 32.10 |
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