The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
- 5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–9
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 443
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Head
- Mr Glenn Young (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Queens Road, Ampthill, Bedfordshire, MK45 2TD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Russell Lower School's Ofsted rating?
Russell Lower School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Russell Lower School?
Russell Lower School currently has 443 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Russell Lower School take?
Russell Lower School caters for pupils aged 5 to 9. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Russell Lower School?
Russell Lower School is in Ampthill, MK45 2TD, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Russell Lower School have a sixth form?
No, Russell Lower School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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