The Firs Lower School Catchment Area
The Firs Lower School is a academy converter primary school in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire , serving pupils aged 2–9, with 349 pupils, and a capacity of 348 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2–9
Age range
349
Pupils
348
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2013
The Firs Lower School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Firs Lower School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Central Bedfordshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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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 →The Firs Lower School — School Information
- Full address
- Station Road, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2QR
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–9 years
- Free school meals
- 3.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137756
Other Primary Schools in Bedford
If The Firs Lower School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bedford are the next closest alternatives.
Livingstone Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · MK41 7LG
Edith Cavell Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · MK41 7NH
Priory Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · MK40 1JD
Sheerhatch Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · MK44 3TH
Cotton End Forest School Catchment Area
Community school · MK45 3AG
Pinchmill Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · MK43 7JD
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Firs Lower School
Is The Firs Lower School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — The Firs Lower School currently has 349 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 348 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The Firs Lower School? ▾
Admission to The Firs 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 The Firs Lower School cover? ▾
The Firs Lower School is a primary school in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, serving pupils aged 2–9. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Firs Lower School? ▾
The Firs Lower School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.