What did Ofsted judge The Firs Lower School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged The Firs Lower School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2013 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in March 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend The Firs Lower School?

The Firs Lower School has 350 pupils on roll.

What ages does The Firs Lower School take?

The Firs Lower School admits pupils aged 2 to 9.

Where is The Firs Lower School located?

The Firs Lower School is located in Bedford, MK45 2QR, Central Bedfordshire.

How do I apply to The Firs Lower School?

The Firs Lower School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How close do you need to live to get into The Firs Lower School?

Distance did not decide places at The Firs Lower School for 2026-27 (Reception): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

What is the largest ethnic background at The Firs Lower School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 84.6% of pupils at The Firs Lower School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Distance did not decide places here

Every applicant who applied on time was offered a place for 2026-27 (Reception), so there was no cut-off distance. This changes from year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

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The Firs Lower School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge The Firs Lower School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged The Firs Lower School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2013 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in March 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend The Firs Lower School?: The Firs Lower School has 350 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Firs Lower School take?: The Firs Lower School admits pupils aged 2 to 9.
Where is The Firs Lower School located?: The Firs Lower School is located in Bedford, MK45 2QR, Central Bedfordshire.
How do I apply to The Firs Lower School?: The Firs Lower School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How close do you need to live to get into The Firs Lower School?: Distance did not decide places at The Firs Lower School for 2026-27 (Reception): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Firs Lower School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 84.6% of pupils at The Firs Lower School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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The Firs Lower School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge The Firs Lower School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged The Firs Lower School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2013 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in March 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend The Firs Lower School?: The Firs Lower School has 350 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Firs Lower School take?: The Firs Lower School admits pupils aged 2 to 9.
Where is The Firs Lower School located?: The Firs Lower School is located in Bedford, MK45 2QR, Central Bedfordshire.
How do I apply to The Firs Lower School?: The Firs Lower School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How close do you need to live to get into The Firs Lower School?: Distance did not decide places at The Firs Lower School for 2026-27 (Reception): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Firs Lower School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 84.6% of pupils at The Firs Lower School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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