Ambleside Primary School vs Horsendale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ambleside Primary School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
629 students
Horsendale Primary School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
205 students
| Measure | Ambleside Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands | Horsendale Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1115 of 1,516 | #848 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #12056 of 15,697 | #9905 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 629 | 205 |
| Pupils on roll | 629 | 205 |
| Free school meals | 47.6% | 11.2% |
| Capacity filled | 99.8% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 4% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Nottingham | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.ambleside.raleightrust.org | www.horsendale.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Horsendale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.1 vs 30.8).
- •Ambleside Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 56%).
- •Ambleside Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 4%).
- •Ambleside Primary School is the larger school with 629 students compared with 205.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ambleside Primary School better than Horsendale Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Horsendale Primary School ranks higher (41.1 vs 30.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ambleside Primary School and Horsendale Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ambleside Primary School: 629. Horsendale Primary School: 205. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ambleside Primary School and Horsendale Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Ambleside Primary School is 1115th of 1,516 and Horsendale Primary School is 848th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).