Open State Primary Mixed

Russell Lower School

Queens Road, Ampthill, MK45 2TD
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Russell Lower School
Ampthill, MK45 2TD
443 Pupils
450 Capacity
5–9 Age Range
5.00% FSM %
209 Boys
234 Girls
About Russell Lower School

Russell Lower School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 5–9 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 443 pupils on roll. School capacity: 450. Current headteacher: Glenn Young.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Central Bedfordshire
Region East of England
Administrative District Central Bedfordshire
Parliamentary Constituency Mid Bedfordshire
Ward Ampthill
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10077773
URN 109495
Data Last Updated 19-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Mariella Cook Chair of Governors 09/07/2024 12/08/2026 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Marian Murray Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained School 01/09/2015 — N/A
Mr Scott Allen Governor 15/01/2026 15/01/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Graeme Armstrong Governor 20/03/2017 20/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Amy Beeken Governor 10/07/2023 10/07/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Dawn Clarke Governor 29/11/2021 29/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Mariella Cook Governor 13/08/2018 12/08/2026 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Katherine Gallagher Governor 12/10/2023 12/10/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr Richard Gallagher Governor 10/07/2023 10/07/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Laura Johnson Governor 02/12/2024 02/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Hannah Leech Governor 11/07/2022 11/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andrew Mayze Governor 08/07/2024 08/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
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Frequently Asked Questions
Russell Lower School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire.
Russell Lower School has 443 pupils, with a capacity of 450.
Russell Lower School caters for pupils aged 5 to 9.
The Headteacher at Russell Lower School is Mr Glenn Young.
Russell Lower School is at Queens Road, Ampthill, MK45 2TD, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Russell Lower School: Does not have a sixth form.
Russell Lower School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Glenn Young
Queens Road, Ampthill, MK45 2TD
01525755664
www.russell-lower.co.uk/
Location
MK45 2TD  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 109495
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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