Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 0-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Blackstock Road Finsbury Park London N4 2DR |
| Phone | 02072264708 |
| Reference Number | 100397 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 523 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.57%
Girls: 51.43% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 29.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 42.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 33 | 60 |
| 2 | 32 | 27 | 59 |
| 3 | 34 | 26 | 60 |
| 4 | 35 | 25 | 60 |
| 5 | 25 | 34 | 59 |
| 6 | 27 | 33 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 22.9% |
| White, Other | 19.5% |
| African | 14.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 12.4% |
| Caribbean | 4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.9% |
| White & Asian | 2.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% |
| Asian, Other | 1.3% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0.8% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-05-05 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-08 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2017-05-03 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-02-28 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-09-29 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2009-06-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-07-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-02-14 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 109 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 110 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -1.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 3.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Gillespie Primary School
Gillespie Road, London, N5 1LH |
0.19 miles |
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Parkwood Primary School
Queen's Drive, Parkwood Primary School, London, N4 2HQ |
0.2 miles |
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St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School
Conewood Street, London, N5 1DL |
0.3 miles |
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St Joan of Arc RC Primary School
Northolme Road, Highbury Park, London, N5 2UX |
0.46 miles |
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Pooles Park Primary School
Lennox Road, Finsbury Park, London, N4 3NW |
0.48 miles |
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Stroud Green Primary School
Woodstock Road, London, N4 3EX |
0.51 miles |
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North Islington Nursery School
110-112 Tollington Park, London, N4 3RB |
0.57 miles |
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Pakeman Primary School
Hornsey Road, Holloway, London, N7 6DU |
0.59 miles |
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Christ The King Catholic Primary School
55 Tollington Park, London, N4 3QW |
0.63 miles |
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Highbury Quadrant Primary School
Highbury New Park, Islington, London, N5 2DP |
0.73 miles |
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Drayton Park Primary School
ARVON ROAD, HIGHBURY, LONDON, N5 1PJ |
0.78 miles |
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Grafton Primary School
Eburne Road, Holloway, London, N7 6AR |
0.78 miles |
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Betty Layward Primary School
Clissold Road, Hackney, London, N16 9EX |
0.8 miles |
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Grazebrook Primary School
Grazebrook Primary School, Lordship Road, Stoke Newington, London, N16 0QP |
0.81 miles |
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St Mark's CofE Primary School
Sussex Way, Islington, London, N19 4JF |
0.83 miles |
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Newington
Barn Street, Stoke Newington, London, N16 0JT |
0.87 miles |
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Woodberry Down Community Primary School
Woodberry Grove, Finsbury Park, London, N4 1SY |
0.89 miles |
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Grasmere Primary School
92 Albion Road, London, N16 9PD |
0.94 miles |
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T T T Y Y School
14 Heathland Road, London, London, N16 5NH |
0.95 miles |
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St Aidan's Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Albany Road, Stroud Green, London, N4 4RR |
0.95 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Highbury Fields School
Highbury Hill, London, N5 1AR |
0.67 miles |
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Arts and Media School Islington
Turle Road, London, N4 3LS |
0.68 miles |
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The London Screen Academy
Highbury Grove, London, N5 2AG |
0.69 miles |
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Beis Chinuch Lebonos Girls School
Woodberry Down Centre, Woodberry Down, London, N4 2SH |
0.74 miles |
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Side By Side School
Avigdor Mews, Lordship Road, London, London, N16 0QJ |
0.74 miles |
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Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form
Clissold Road, Hackney, London, N16 9EX |
0.8 miles |
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Skinners' Academy
Woodberry Grove, London, N4 1SY |
0.84 miles |
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City of London Academy Highbury Grove
8 Highbury Grove, Islington, London, N5 2EQ |
0.89 miles |
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Samuel Rhodes MLD School
11 Highbury New Park, Islington, London, N5 2EG |
0.95 miles |
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The Courtyard Islington
Holloway Road, Islington, London, N7 8LT |
1.02 miles |
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St Mary Magdalene Academy
Liverpool Road, Islington, London, N7 8PG |
1.11 miles |
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The Garden School
Wordsworth Road, London, N16 8BZ |
1.15 miles |
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Bnois Jerusalem Girls School
71, 75-81 Amhurst Park, London, N16 5DL |
1.18 miles |
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Talmud Torah London
69 Amhurst Park, London, London, N16 5AW |
1.21 miles |
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St Paul's Steiner School
1 St Paul's Road, Islington, London, N1 2QH |
1.24 miles |
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City of London Academy, Highgate Hill
Holland Walk, Duncombe Road, Archway, London, N19 3EU |
1.25 miles |
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Beis Rochel d'Satmar Girls' School
51-57 Amhurst Park, London, N16 5DL |
1.25 miles |
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Vishnitz Girls School
49 Amhurst Park, N16 5DL |
1.26 miles |
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The Bridge Satellite Provision
Duncombe Road, London, N19 3DL |
1.26 miles |
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North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School
6-9 Canonbury Place, Islington, London, N1 2NQ |
1.29 miles |