Best 3 Primary schools in Ambleside – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Grasmere CofE Primary School (Primary) in Ambleside; Langdale CofE School (Primary) in Ambleside; Ambleside CofE Primary School (Primary) in Ambleside — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Grasmere CofE Primary School, Langdale CofE School and Ambleside CofE Primary School. They are primary phase and voluntary aided school and academy sponsor led type located around Ambleside, Cumbria. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Grasmere CofE Primary School), published Jun 2020. The lowest is 3 (Ambleside CofE Primary School), published Apr 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Ambleside CofE Primary School (Apr 2024). average roll around ≈ 50, combined total ≈ 200, typical FSM 10–15%, range 5–10%–25–30%; all within the The Good Shepherd Multi Academy Trust trust.

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Attribute	Grasmere CofE Primary School LA22 9SJ	Langdale CofE School LA22 9JE	Ambleside CofE Primary School LA22 9DH
Phase / Type	Primary • Voluntary aided school	Primary • Voluntary aided school	Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Ambleside Cumbria LA22 9SJ	Ambleside Cumbria LA22 9JE	Ambleside Cumbria LA22 9DH
Latest Ofsted	2 23 Jun 2020	2 20 Jul 2012	3 29 Apr 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	80	56	140
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Westmorland and Furness (943)	Westmorland and Furness (943)	The Good Shepherd Multi Academy Trust
Website	www.grasmereschool.com	www.langdalecofeschool.co.uk	www.ambleside.cumbria.sch.uk
Telephone	01539435313	01539437204	01539432181
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Grasmere CofE Primary School

LA22 9SJ

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 9SJ
Ofsted: 2 23 Jun 2020
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Westmorland and Furness (943)
Website: www.grasmereschool.com
Telephone: 01539435313

Langdale CofE School

LA22 9JE

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 9JE
Ofsted: 2 20 Jul 2012
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Westmorland and Furness (943)
Website: www.langdalecofeschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01539437204

Ambleside CofE Primary School

LA22 9DH

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 9DH
Ofsted: 3 29 Apr 2024
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Good Shepherd Multi Academy Trust
Website: www.ambleside.cumbria.sch.uk
Telephone: 01539432181

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.