Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre
Contact details for the school

School Name: Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre
Address: Blackstock Road, Finsbury Park
Town/City: London
Postcode: N4 2DR
Telephone Number: 02 0722 4708
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 0-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Sandeep McNicholl
Capacity: 508
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 515 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 101% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 30.5%

Location and administration

URN: 100397
DfE Number: 206/2015
UKPRN: 10078006
UPRN: 5300010220
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Islington (E09000019)
Constituency: Islington North (E14001305)
Electoral Ward: Finsbury Park (E05013703)

Easting & Northing: 531678E, 186560N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 33' 47.48" N 0° 6' 5.71" W
Plus Code: 9C3XHV7X+79

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Gillespie Primary School (0.3km)
  2. Parkwood Primary School (0.3km)
  3. St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School (0.5km)
  4. St Joan of Arc RC Primary School (0.7km)
  5. Pooles Park Primary School (0.8km)
  6. Stroud Green Primary School (0.8km)
  7. North Islington Nursery School (0.9km)
  8. Pakeman Primary School (0.9km)
  9. Christ The King Catholic Primary School (1.0km)
  10. Highbury Fields School (1.1km)
Governors

  • Mr Duncan Aldred - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 18 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 October 2029.
  • Mr Robert Amey - Governor. Appointed on 18 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 July 2028.
  • Joanna Bouloux - Governor. Appointed on 6 March 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 March 2027.
  • Jennifer Burt - Governor. Appointed on 18 October 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 October 2025.
  • Nicola Dawkins - Governor. Appointed on 14 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 November 2026.
  • Ms Amundeep Dhanoa - Governor. Appointed on 13 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 December 2026.
  • Mr Ahmed Edwards - Governor. Appointed on 8 December 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 December 2027.
  • Mr Tim Evans - Governor. Appointed on 18 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 October 2029.
  • Ms Anastasia Georgiou - Governor. Appointed on 30 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 November 2026.
  • Richard Greening - Governor. Appointed on 15 October 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 October 2025.
  • Samuel Hodges - Governor. Appointed on 18 October 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 October 2025.
  • Laura Katus - Governor. Appointed on 27 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 October 2029.
  • Katie McLellan - Governor. Appointed on 13 October 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 12 October 2029.
  • Sara Mohr-Pietsch - Governor. Appointed on 27 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 October 2029.
  • Isabel Roberts - Governor. Appointed on 15 October 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 14 October 2025.
  • Mathilda Rubens - Governor. Appointed on 27 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 October 2029.
  • Samantha Suri - Governor. Appointed on 18 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 October 2029.
  • Nelaila Turay - Governor. Appointed on 27 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 October 2029.