Compare England schools
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Russell Lower SchoolThe Firs Lower SchoolAlameda Middle SchoolRedborne Upper School and Community College
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| Measure | Russell Lower School Ampthill, East of England | The Firs Lower School Bedford, East of England | Alameda Middle School Bedford, East of England | Redborne Upper School and Community College Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 95 Top 5% | 95 Top 5% | 39 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #42 of 1,872 | #49 of 1,872 | #305 of 460 | #179 of 460 |
| National rank | #291 of 15,697 | #321 of 15,697 | #2523 of 4,090 | #1433 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–9 | Ages 2–9 | Ages 9–13 | Ages 13–18 |
| Students | 437 | 350 | 720 | 1,657 |
| Pupils on roll | 437 | 350 | 720 | 1,657 |
| Free school meals | 4.8% | 5% | 11.4% | 15.3% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 100.6% | 100% | 116.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – | 51% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – | – | 46.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – | – | 44.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – | – | 69.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | – | – | 3.89 |
| A level points per entry | – | – | – | 33.2 |
| town | Ampthill | Bedford | Bedford | Bedford |
| region | East of England | East of England | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.russell-lower.co.uk/ | www.firslower.co.uk | www.alamedamiddleschool.org.uk/ | redbornecommunitycollege.com |
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Success Index (England) is our 0–100 score (see the methodology). Pupils on roll: Number of pupils in the latest school census. Free school meals: Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals. Capacity filled: Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity. KS2 expected standard (RWM): Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.