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Russell Lower School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Russell Lower School is a community primary school in Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire , serving pupils aged 5–9, with 443 pupils, and a capacity of 450 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

5–9

Age range

443

Pupils

450

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Russell Lower School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Russell Lower School is set by Central Bedfordshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Central Bedfordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Central Bedfordshire catchment area documents →

Russell Lower School — School Information

Full address
Queens Road, Ampthill, MK45 2TD
Local authority
Central Bedfordshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5–9 years
Free school meals
5% of pupils
DfE URN
109495

Frequently Asked Questions — Russell Lower School

Is Russell Lower School oversubscribed?

Russell Lower School is operating close to its capacity of 450 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Russell Lower School?

Admission to Russell Lower School is managed by Central Bedfordshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Russell Lower School cover?

Russell Lower School is a primary school in Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire, serving pupils aged 5–9. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Russell Lower School?

Russell Lower School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.