Ambler is a state maintained community school in Islington Council. We adhere to Islington Council's 'Determined Admission Arrangements', which are published annually: Islington Schools Admissions Criteria
Click on the link below for information and advice on how to apply for a Reception or in-year place. We are happy to assist and answer queries where we can, but apply Islington's admissions criteria fairly and consistently.
Further advice
The School Admissions team will be pleased to help you and can be contacted on 020 7527 5515
How does the centre allocate places?
Places are offered to children on the applications list according to the Council’s admission policy, which is available on request. It is very important that the information on your application form is accurate as this is used when allocating places at the Centre. Please inform the Centre if your circumstances change.
It is particularly important that we know if you have
How will I know if my child has a place?
The Centre will contact you by phone if your child is allocated a place 8 weeks before the place is due to start. You will be invited to a registration meeting and requested to provide evidence such as proof of residence in the borough, work/study details and income details of both parents. A place will be given to your child only if all the information requested at this meeting is provided.
What happens if I am not contacted?
We cannot guarantee that your child will be offered a place at our Centre. If the Centre does not contact you then assume that your application has been unsuccessful, but will continue to be considered at each future allocation meeting.
Admissions are on a rolling cycle. Once a child has a birthday and a place is made available, one will then be allocated. All applications are considered, and the aim is to fill projected vacancies. It is unlikely to give indications as to the availability of places in advance of allocation.
We would advise you to seek information about all the under five’s provision in your area, by contacting the Family Information Service on 020 7527 5959 or fis@islington.gov.uk.
What is a 'Marketed' place?
A limited number of places are offered at the full market charge to higher income parents. Parents who are not resident in Islington are eligible for consideration for these places.
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