Russell Lower School
Details
| Age Range | 5-9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Address | Queens Road, MK45 2TD |
| School Website | www.russell-lower.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1525755664 |
| URN | 109495 |
School Census
| Total | 449 |
| Girls/Boys | 232/217 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 51.7%/48.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 27 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 9.8% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 08/11/2011 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 08/11/2011 | Good |
| 13/06/2007 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 08/11/2011 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 13/06/2007 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.22% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 166 |
| As First Preference | 109 |
| As second preference | 42 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 90 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 89 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 142 |
| As First Preference | 89 |
| As second preference | 47 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 90 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 88 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 126 |
| As First Preference | 92 |
| As second preference | 28 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 90 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 89 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 129 |
| As First Preference | 90 |
| As second preference | 32 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 90 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 89 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 112 |
| As First Preference | 79 |
| As second preference | 30 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 78 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 78 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 119 |
| As First Preference | 85 |
| As second preference | 28 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 85 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 85 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 125 |
| As First Preference | 68 |
| As second preference | 47 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 68 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 68 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 101 |
| As First Preference | 57 |
| As second preference | 39 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 57 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 57 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 129 |
| As First Preference | 68 |
| As second preference | 52 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 69 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 68 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 86 |
| As First Preference | 49 |
| As second preference | 32 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 50 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 49 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.05% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 97 |
| As First Preference | 62 |
| As second preference | 32 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 59 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 59 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 87% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 89% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 80% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 78% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 81% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 35% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 12% |
| no | 88% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 5% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 80% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 74% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 78% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 80% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 99% |
| no | 1% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 88.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 89.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
The Firs Lower School
(0.38 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-9, Gender: Mixed
Address: Station Road, , MK45 2QR
Alameda Middle School
(0.38 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 9-13, Gender: Mixed
Address: Station Road, , MK45 2QR