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The Firs Lower School
Station Road, Ampthill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2QR, Central Bedfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
28.3 / 100
Bottom 28%
Better than 28% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
349
Capacity
348
Ages
2–9
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance and a positive learning environment for children aged 2 to 9. While it ranks better than 28% of schools according to the LocaleIQ score, specific academic progress data is limited. Parents may appreciate the overall satisfaction reflected in the school's reputation, although further insights into academic achievements would be beneficial.
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Last inspected: 7 November 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.0%
White Other4.6%
Mixed Other3.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Asian Indian1.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Black African0.9%
Other0.6%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Asian Other0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Location
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52.02676, -0.49904 · MK45 2QR
School details
Local authorityCentral Bedfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN137756
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.firslower.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Firs Lower School rated by Ofsted?
The Firs Lower School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 November 2013.
Is The Firs Lower School a good school?
The Firs Lower School scores 28.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 28% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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