Russell Lower School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Ampthill, East of England MK45 2TD · Central Bedfordshire
#42 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#291 of 15,697 nationally
About Russell Lower School
Russell Lower School is a local authority primary located in Ampthill, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 5–9. In 2025 it enrolled 437 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 95.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of primary schools in England and 42nd of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (95th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 437; capacity filled 97.1%.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)4.8%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Russell Lower School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 437
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 4.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 97.1%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Russell Lower School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
The Firs Lower School
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
350 students · 486 m away
Alameda Middle School
Bedford · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
720 students · 534 m away
Redborne Upper School and Community College
Bedford · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
1,657 students · 984 m away
Maulden Lower School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
166 students · 2.3 km away
Templefield Lower School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
290 students · 2.6 km away
Kingsmoor Lower School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
167 students · 2.6 km away
Woodland Middle School Academy
Bedford · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
645 students · 2.7 km away
Flitwick Lower School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
336 students · 3.0 km away
Greenfield CofE VC Lower School
Greenfield · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
145 students · 3.4 km away
Houghton Conquest Primary School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
139 students · 4.1 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in East of England with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Wentworth Primary School
Maldon · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
437 students
The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School
Chelmsford · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
437 students
Kings Langley Primary School
Kings Langley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
437 students
Huntingdon Primary School
Huntingdon · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
437 students
Leverton Primary School
Waltham Abbey · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
436 students
St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School
Hatfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
438 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Russell Lower School a good school?
Russell Lower School has a Success Index (England) of 95.4 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England) and ranks #42 of 1,872 in East of England. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Russell Lower School rank in East of England?
Russell Lower School ranks #42 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #291 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Russell Lower School?
Russell Lower School had 437 students in 2025.
Is Russell Lower School a primary school or a secondary school?
Russell Lower School is classified as a primary covering Ages 5–9. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Russell Lower School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Russell Lower School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.