The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
- 4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–9
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 349
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 3.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Trust
- THE FIRS LOWER SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Adam Campbell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Station Road, Ampthill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2QR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is The Firs Lower School's Ofsted rating?
The Firs Lower School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Firs Lower School?
The Firs Lower School currently has 349 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Firs Lower School take?
The Firs Lower School caters for pupils aged 2 to 9. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Firs Lower School?
The Firs Lower School is in Bedford, MK45 2QR, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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