Russell Lower School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 5 to 9
Ofsted: Good

Queens Road, Ampthill, MK45 2TDOpen in maps

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

Read the full Ofsted report

Pupil numbers and mix

437 pupils on roll, with places for 450

Eligible for free school meals4.8%

4.8%, 21.7 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language1.6%

1.6%, 20 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support9.2%

9.2%, 5.6 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3%

3%, 3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Russell Lower School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
The Firs Lower School0.3 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Alameda Middle School0.3 milesOfsted: Good51% met the expected standard
Maulden Lower School1 mileOfsted: GoodNot published
Templefield Lower School2 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Kingsmoor Lower School2 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstandingNot 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
Website
russell-lower.co.uk
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.