Russell Lower School vs The Firs Lower School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 486 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Russell Lower School
Ampthill · Local authority primary · Ages 5–9
437 students
The Firs Lower School
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
350 students
| Measure | Russell Lower School Ampthill, East of England | The Firs Lower School Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 95 Top 5% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #42 of 1,872 | #49 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #291 of 15,697 | #321 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–9 | Ages 2–9 |
| Students | 437 | 350 |
| Pupils on roll | 437 | 350 |
| Free school meals | 4.8% | 5% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 100.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ampthill | Bedford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.russell-lower.co.uk/ | www.firslower.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (95.4 vs 95.1).
- •Russell Lower School is the larger school with 437 students compared with 350.
- •Russell Lower School is a local authority school while The Firs Lower School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Russell Lower School better than The Firs Lower School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Russell Lower School and The Firs Lower School?
About 486 m in a straight line, between Ampthill and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Russell Lower School: 437. The Firs Lower School: 350. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Russell Lower School and The Firs Lower School rank in East of England?
Russell Lower School is 42nd of 1,872 and The Firs Lower School is 49th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).