Ambergate Primary School, Belper
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Ambergate is known for its genuinely inclusive approach where every child feels valued and supported. Teachers know pupils really well and quickly identify any additional needs to provide timely help. The school creates a calm, positive environment where behaviour is excellent and pupils are eager to learn, with strong partnerships with families to support all children's success.
Key Strengths
- Highly inclusive approach with excellent support for pupils with special educational needs and disadvantaged pupils
- Strong attendance and positive behaviour across the school with rare low-level disruption
- Well-designed personal development programme that helps pupils understand diversity, equality and respect
- Effective leadership with secure understanding of school context and clear priorities for improvement
- Strong collaboration with parents and external professionals to support vulnerable pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Staff do not always model foundational skills precisely enough, particularly in handwriting, meaning some pupils do not practise these skills as frequently as needed
- Some variation in how consistently staff deepen children's thinking during interactions in early years
- Recent curriculum improvements in spelling, writing and mathematics are beginning to show impact but need continued focus
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all legal requirements are met and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Trips, outdoor learning, clubs, residential trips, water safety experiences, rail safety experiences, pupil-led initiatives
Ambergate Primary School is a strong performing primary school with an inclusive culture where pupils thrive academically and socially. The school demonstrates effective leadership, strong safeguarding practices, and a commitment to supporting all learners, particularly those with additional needs.
At a Glance
8.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 77% to 73%. Maths has declined from 69% to 45%. Writing has improved from 77% to 82%.
Class Sizes
30.5
Avg class size
33.0
KS2
2
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
79 pupils
86 capacity
7 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Belper
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Belper
Admissions Demand - Derbyshire
Places available
9,886
Applications
7,225
Got 1st preference
96.4%
Got preferred school
99.2%
Primary admissions across Derbyshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(7)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
2.83693%
Overall absence
1.36986%
Persistent absence
73
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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