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OpenPrimaryURN 137756

The Firs Lower School

Academy converter · Bedford · MK45 2QR

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 2–9

Pupils

350

Local authority

Central Bedfordshire

Age range

Ages 2–9

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 2–9, in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, 350 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 5%.

Open schools in Bedford
104
Primary schools in Bedford
67
Academies among open schools in Bedford
46% (48)
Open schools in MK45
23
Primary in MK45
17
Open schools in Central Bedfordshire LA
135
Primary in Central Bedfordshire LA
95

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BedfordNear MK45

Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age range
2–9
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
137756

Location

Address
Station Road, Ampthill
Postcode
MK45 2QR
Town
Bedford
County
Bedfordshire
Local authority
Central Bedfordshire
District
Central Bedfordshire
Constituency
Mid Bedfordshire
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
350
Boys / girls
180 / 170
School capacity
348
Capacity fill
350 / 348 (101%)
Free school meals
5%
FSM pupils
14
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Boarding
No boarders
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE FIRS LOWER SCHOOL
Academy trust
THE FIRS LOWER SCHOOL

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Adam Campbell
Telephone
01525402735
Website
http://www.firslower.co.uk

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