Ambleside CofE Primary School

StatePrimary+ NurseryChurch of England

Requires ImprovementPrimaryAges 3–1164 pupils

Vicarage Road, LA22 9DHWebsite01539432181

Requires Improvement64 pupilsAges 3–11

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Requires Improvement2y ago

Inspected Feb 2024

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils64

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils64

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

64 / 140 (46%)

Religion

Church of England

Avg Class Size

~8*

Head Teacher

Mrs Alison Broom

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionRequires Improvement

Inspected Feb 2024

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 73%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

4.2%

Absence rate

Avg 5.6%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

4.2%vs 5.6% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate4.2%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence4.8%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support7.8%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans4.7%

Near averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Social, Emotional & Mental Health4 pupils (50%)

Speech, Language & Communication2 pupils (25%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder1 pupils (13%)

Specific Learning Difficulty1 pupils (13%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)5

Teaching assistants (FTE)3

Support staff (FTE)4

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils64

Free school meals12.5%

English as additional language17.2%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British78.1%

White Other17.2%

Mixed Other3.1%

Mixed White & Asian1.6%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Oct 2025

Spending Per Pupil

£9,041

total expenditure per pupil

+£1,641 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£4,315

Support staff£1,315

Premises£0

Energy£288

Learning resources£548

Income per pupil£9,411

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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