The Firs Lower School

StatePrimary+ Nursery

GoodPrimaryAges 2–9349 pupils

Station Road, Ampthill, MK45 2QRWebsite01525402735

Good349 pupilsAges 2–9

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Pupils349

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

2 - 9

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

349 / 348 (100%)

Head Teacher

Mr Adam Campbell

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Mar 2023

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

4.0%

Absence rate

Avg 6.1%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

4.0%vs 6.1% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate4.0%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence7.0%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate1.2%

Permanent exclusion rate0.3%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support7.2%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans2.6%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication15 pupils (44%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health7 pupils (21%)

Specific Learning Difficulty5 pupils (15%)

Hearing Impairment3 pupils (9%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder2 pupils (6%)

Physical Disability1 pupils (3%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty1 pupils (3%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)12

Teaching assistants (FTE)11

Support staff (FTE)28

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils349

Free school meals2.9%

English as additional language3.2%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British84.0%

White Other4.6%

Mixed Other3.7%

Indian1.7%

Mixed White & Caribbean1.7%

Black African0.9%

Mixed White & Asian0.9%

Other0.6%

Unclassified0.6%

Black Caribbean0.6%

Asian Other0.3%

Black Other0.3%

Pakistani0.3%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 2Most deprived

IMD 2025

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Listed buildingComplex of Funerary Buildings at Willesden Jewish Cemetery (United Synagogue Cemetery)Grade II Listed

Spending Per Pupil

£5,577

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,823 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,273

Support staff£1,750

Premises£193

Energy£100

Learning resources£240

Income per pupil£6,140

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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