The Firs Lower School
Details
| Age Range | 2-9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Address | Station Road, MK45 2QR |
| School Website | www.firslower.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1525402735 |
| URN | 137756 |
School Census
| Total | 340 |
| Girls/Boys | 176/164 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 51.8%/48.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.9% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 22 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 7.1% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 07/11/2013 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 07/11/2013 | Good |
| 26/01/2012 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 07/11/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 26/01/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 127 |
| As First Preference | 50 |
| As second preference | 64 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 50 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 126 |
| As First Preference | 53 |
| As second preference | 60 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 52 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 52 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 87 |
| As First Preference | 34 |
| As second preference | 48 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 44 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 34 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 88 |
| As First Preference | 30 |
| As second preference | 48 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 99 |
| As First Preference | 42 |
| As second preference | 48 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 42 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 42 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 80 |
| As First Preference | 32 |
| As second preference | 44 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 32 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 32 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 98 |
| As First Preference | 52 |
| As second preference | 40 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 52 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 52 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 100 |
| As First Preference | 42 |
| As second preference | 44 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 42 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 42 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 116 |
| As First Preference | 58 |
| As second preference | 49 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 59 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 58 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 86 |
| As First Preference | 46 |
| As second preference | 34 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 45 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 45 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 98 |
| As First Preference | 51 |
| As second preference | 44 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 55 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 51 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 72% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 74% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 26% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 11% |
| no | 89% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| dont know | 33% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 11% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 94% |
| no | 6% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 82.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 83.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
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