The Firs Lower School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Bedford, East of England MK45 2QR · Central Bedfordshire
#49 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#321 of 15,697 nationally
About The Firs Lower School
The Firs Lower School is a academy primary located in Bedford, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 2–9. In 2025 it enrolled 350 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 95.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of primary schools in England and 49th 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 350; capacity filled 100.6%.
There are 93 schools in Bedford; The Firs Lower School ranks 1st of 88 scored schools there.
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%)5%
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 The Firs Lower School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 350
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 5%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 100.6%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near The Firs Lower School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Alameda Middle School
Bedford · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
720 students · 220 m away
Russell Lower School
Ampthill · Local authority primary · Ages 5–9
437 students · 486 m away
Redborne Upper School and Community College
Bedford · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
1,657 students · 851 m away
Templefield Lower School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
290 students · 2.5 km away
Woodland Middle School Academy
Bedford · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
645 students · 2.5 km away
Kingsmoor Lower School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
167 students · 2.7 km away
Maulden Lower School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
166 students · 2.8 km away
Flitwick Lower School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
336 students · 2.9 km away
Greenfield CofE VC Lower School
Greenfield · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
145 students · 3.6 km away
Houghton Conquest Primary School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
139 students · 4.3 km away
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The Albert Pye Community Primary School
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Ferrars Junior School
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350 students
Lark Rise Academy
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Highlees Primary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Firs Lower School a good school?
The Firs Lower School has a Success Index (England) of 95.1 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England) and ranks #49 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 The Firs Lower School rank in East of England?
The Firs Lower School ranks #49 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #321 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend The Firs Lower School?
The Firs Lower School had 350 students in 2025.
Is The Firs Lower School a primary school or a secondary school?
The Firs Lower School is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–9. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near The Firs Lower School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of The Firs Lower School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.