Russell Lower School
Queens Road, Ampthill, MK45 2TDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Russell Lower School is a primary school in Ampthill for ages 5 to 9. It is one of the 134 schools in Central Bedfordshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2011.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 November 2011, report published 7 January 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 3 November 2022
Pupils are friendly and happy. They behave well, and this enables all the pupils to learn. Relationships between staff and pupils are respectful and positive. Pupils are accepting of each other's differences and interests. Leaders and staff have high expectations. Pupils behave well because they have clear routines and boundaries. Pupils benefit from a broad curriculum that develops their interests. They are keen to share their knowledge and their ideas. Pupils enjoy talking about their learning and they show pride in their work. They understand that school is a place to work hard and they show positive attitudes to learning. Most pupils achieve well and are well prepared for when they move to middle school. Pupils understand what bullying is. They say that bullying is rare, but that when it happens, there are clear consequences. Pupils are confident that all staff will help them if they need it. Parents and carers are all very positive about the school. Pupils make good progress, and the school is a nurturing and caring environment for all pupils. Pupils develop their interests through a variety of trips and clubs. Pupils learn about local and worldwide concerns, such as pollution.
What the school should improve
- Some pupils read books that are not closely matched to their phonics knowledge. This means that these pupils do not practise using their phonics knowledge. This means that they do not become accurate, fluent readers as quickly as they could. Leaders should ensure that adults use their assessments to ensure that all pupils are given books that are matched closely to their current phonics knowledge.
- In a few curriculum areas, some teachers are still developing their subject knowledge. This means that some teaching does not focus on the subject knowledge that curriculum leaders intend pupils to learn. Leaders should ensure that all teachers have the secure subject knowledge needed to plan activities that help pupils remember important subject knowledge.
Pupil numbers and mix
437 pupils on roll, with places for 450
Schools near Russell Lower School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Firs Lower School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Alameda Middle School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 51% met the expected standard |
| Maulden Lower School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Templefield Lower School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Kingsmoor Lower School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 9
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Glenn Young
- Phone
- 01525755664
- Address
- Queens Road, Ampthill, MK45 2TD
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- URN
- 109495
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.