Russell Lower School
URN: 109495 • Ampthill MK45 2TD
Overview
- Name
- Russell Lower School
- URN
- 109495
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 80.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nicolette Walker (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01525755664
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Queens Road, Ampthill MK45 2TD
Summary
Russell Lower School, located in Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire, is a mixed community primary school with a current enrolment of 443 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 450. The school prides itself on creating a nurturing environment where children's development is prioritized. With a strong emphasis on high standards, Russell Lower aims to foster confident, successful, and responsible learners through a broad curriculum that includes music, art, sport, and languages.
The school operates an 'Open Door Policy' to encourage parental involvement in their children's education. It promotes core values such as respect, safety, and inclusion, encapsulated in the 'Russell Rights.' These principles are integrated into daily activities and reinforced through assemblies and lessons, ensuring a supportive atmosphere for all students.
Russell Lower School has received positive feedback from Ofsted, highlighting the effective leadership, good pupil progress, and a caring environment. The school facilities include a computing suite, interactive boards, a library, and extensive outdoor areas, all contributing to a well-rounded educational experience for its pupils.
The school operates an 'Open Door Policy' to encourage parental involvement in their children's education. It promotes core values such as respect, safety, and inclusion, encapsulated in the 'Russell Rights.' These principles are integrated into daily activities and reinforced through assemblies and lessons, ensuring a supportive atmosphere for all students.
Russell Lower School has received positive feedback from Ofsted, highlighting the effective leadership, good pupil progress, and a caring environment. The school facilities include a computing suite, interactive boards, a library, and extensive outdoor areas, all contributing to a well-rounded educational experience for its pupils.
Useful links
- Contact Governors (governance)
- Governor Attendance (governance)
- Governors Allowances Policy (governance)
- Governors' Pecuniary Interests (governance)
- Governor's Report to Parents (governance)
- How to become a Governor (governance)
- EYFS and KS1 Phonics - Essential Letters and Sounds (sen)
- Russell Lower School's SEN Information Report (sen)
- SEND at Russell Lower School (sen)
- SEND Parent, children and young person partnership service (sen)
Nearby alternatives
- Fairfield Park Lower School (90.7)
- Shelton Lower School (77.7)
- Husborne Crawley Lower School (77.3)
- Aspley Guise Village School (76.9)
- Greenfield CofE VC Lower School (76.7)
Key details
- LA
- Central Bedfordshire
- Age range
- 5 - 9
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 450
- Pupils
- 443
- Boys
- 209
- Girls
- 234
- FSM %
- 5.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 443 | 209 | 234 | 450 | 5.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 449 | 221 | 228 | 450 | 4.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 439 | 216 | 223 | 450 | 7.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 439 | 216 | 223 | 450 | 7.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 423 | 221 | 202 | 450 | 8.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 406 | 222 | 184 | 450 | 6.20 |
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