The Firs Lower School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-9 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Station Road Ampthill Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 2QR |
| Reference Number | 137756 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 335 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.36%
Girls: 51.64% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 18 | 46 |
| 2 | 28 | 26 | 54 |
| 3 | 23 | 34 | 57 |
| 4 | 27 | 25 | 52 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 82.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.2% |
| White, Other | 3.6% |
| Indian | 2.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| African | 0.6% |
| Caribbean | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-05-04 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-08 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2017-09-13 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2013-11-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| 2012-01-26 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| Previously as The Firs Lower School | ||
| 2010-06-30 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2007-03-15 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-03-03 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2010-06-30 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2007-03-15 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-03-03 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| Name | Distance |
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Alameda Middle School
Station Road, Ampthill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2QR |
0.14 miles |
|
Russell Lower School
Queens Road, Ampthill, Bedfordshire, MK45 2TD |
0.3 miles |
|
Templefield Lower School
Malham Close, Flitwick, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1AJ |
1.54 miles |
|
Woodland Middle School Academy
Malham Close, Flitwick, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1NP |
1.57 miles |
|
Kingsmoor Lower School
Kingsmoor Close, Flitwick, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1EY |
1.65 miles |
|
Maulden Lower School
Church Road, Maulden, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2AU |
1.73 miles |
|
Flitwick Lower School
Temple Way, Flitwick, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1LU |
1.81 miles |
|
Greenfield CofE VC Lower School
Pulloxhill Road, Greenfield, Bedfordshire, MK45 5ES |
2.25 miles |
|
Houghton Conquest Lower School
High Street, Houghton Conquest, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 3LL |
2.68 miles |
|
Thomas Johnson Lower School
Hurst Grove, Lidlington, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 0SB |
2.89 miles |
|
Marston Vale Middle School
The Crescent, Stewartby, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9NH |
2.92 miles |
|
Pulloxhill Lower School
Fieldside Road, Pulloxhill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 5HN |
3.03 miles |
|
Westoning Lower School
High Street, Westoning, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 5JH |
3.07 miles |
|
Marston Moreteyne VC School
Church Walk, Marston Moreteyne, Bedfordshire, MK43 0NE |
3.16 miles |
|
Broadmead Lower School
Park Crescent, Stewartby, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9NN |
3.22 miles |
|
Silsoe CofE VC Lower School
Chestnut Avenue, Silsoe, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 4GP |
3.3 miles |
|
Ridgmont Lower School
High Street, Ridgmont, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 0TS |
3.57 miles |
|
St Mary's VA CofE Lower School
High Street, Clophill, Bedfordshire, MK45 4BE |
3.65 miles |
|
Harlington Lower School
Westoning Road, Harlington, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6PD |
4.16 miles |
|
Wilstead Primary School
Cotton End Road, Wilstead, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 3BX |
4.29 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Redborne Upper School and Community College
Flitwick Road, Ampthill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2NU |
0.53 miles |
|
Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College
Green Lane, Stewartby, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9LY |
3.4 miles |
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Esland Bedford School
Unit 54, Wrest Park, Silsoe, Bedfordshire, MK45 4HS |
4.07 miles |
|
Harlington Upper School
Goswell End Road, Harlington, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6NX |
4.11 miles |
|
Wixams Academy
Green Lane, Wixams, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 6BA |
4.39 miles |