
Ambleside primary schools serve this small Lake District community, with 4 schools providing education for local families. Grasmere CofE Primary School, Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School, and Ambleside CofE Primary School achieve strong results, with 82% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, well above England's 82%. Science performance is particularly impressive at 96% compared to the national average of 82%. 75% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding. Families in this distinctive rural setting benefit from small village schools with close-knit communities and strong foundations in core subjects. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Ambleside CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 5.5/10Developing |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Grasmere CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 8.1/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Langdale CofE School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.3/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
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