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What is Amberley Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Amberley Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2024).

Where is Amberley Primary School located?

Amberley Primary School is located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, North East, NE12 6SQ.

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Amberley Primary School serves students aged 3 to 11.

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Amberley Primary School — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Amberley Primary School

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In terms of academic performance, Amberley Primary School has 59% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 206 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 16.4%, 24% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 4.9%.

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OfstedGood · 2024KS2 expected59%Attendance95.1%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

Exam & assessment results

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Computed from 16 government data points. Not based on student reviews.

Solid57% data coverage

Source: DfE / Ofsted · context only

Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Amberley Primary School?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 3–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 206 pupils
SEN support: 14% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Above par for its intake

Amberley Primary School's KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) of 59% looks modest against the national average, but among schools with a similar intake (21–31% of pupils eligible for free school meals) it is in the upper half — it adds more value than its raw results suggest.

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Environment score: 63/100

Good surroundings

Air quality53/100

Transport access29/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Amberley Primary School

At Amberley Primary School, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

69% met the expected standard in reading and 74% in maths.

Attendance at Amberley Primary School

Amberley Primary School has an overall absence rate of 4.9%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Amberley Primary School

The teacher turnover rate at Amberley Primary School is 16.4%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Amberley Primary School

Amberley Primary School has 206 pupils on roll.

24% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

14% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Amberley Primary School Ofsted Rating: Good

Amberley Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in February 2024 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Amberley Primary School is next inspection expected around 2028.

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Amberley Primary School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

Amberley Primary School