Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre
#638 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#3759 of 15,697 nationally
About Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre
Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre is a local authority primary located in London, in the Islington local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 0–11. In 2025 it enrolled 515 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 70.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 638th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (31th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 515; capacity filled 101.4%.
There are 1547 schools in London; Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre ranks 448th of 1339 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)78%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)13%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)30.5%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 515
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 30.5%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 101.4%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 78%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 13%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
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Pakeman Primary School
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Christ The King Catholic Primary School
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Highbury Fields School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre a good school?
Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre has a Success Index (England) of 70.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #638 of 1,720 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre rank in London?
Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre ranks #638 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #3759 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre?
Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre had 515 students in 2025.
Is Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre a primary school or a secondary school?
Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre is classified as a primary covering Ages 0–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.