Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre
Blackstock Road, Finsbury Park, London, N4 2DROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre is a primary school in Islington for ages 0 to 11. It is one of the 69 schools in Islington. It ranks 5th of 39 primary schools in Islington. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 November 2024, report published 16 January 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 November 2024
Pupils are very happy and proud of their school. They cherish all the learning and multiple enrichment activities on offer. Absence rates are exceptionally low. The school is determined to ensure that every pupil can achieve their very best. From the early years upwards, pupils progress extremely well through the curriculum. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils are extremely well prepared for the next stages of their education, for example, when they move to secondary school. Pupils and staff enjoy very strong and trustful working relationships. These are established right from the start of the Nursery Year. There is a highly respectful ambiance that permeates across the school. Pupils value interacting with, learning about and celebrating each other's cultures. Pupils have extensive empathy for each other. For example, they are understanding of and supportive to their peers, who may need help with their emotional regulation. The school provides pupils with a range of leadership opportunities. These include being 'captains', eco-warriors, sports ambassadors and playground buddies. Pupils must apply for these positions. If successful, they attend induction training. These opportunities build pupils' understanding of how to serve the community and what is involved in applying for a job.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
515 pupils on roll, with places for 508
Schools near Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gillespie Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 89% met the expected standard |
| Parkwood Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| St Joan of Arc RC Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Pooles Park Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Inadequate | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 0 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sandeep McNicholl
- Phone
- 02072264708
- Address
- Blackstock Road, Finsbury Park, London, N4 2DR
- Local authority
- Islington
- URN
- 100397
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.