Open Other Primary Mixed

The Firs Lower School

Station Road, Bedford, MK45 2QR
Part of: THE FIRS LOWER SCHOOL (Single-academy trust)
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The Firs Lower School
Bedford, MK45 2QR
349 Pupils
348 Capacity
2–9 Age Range
3.60% FSM %
182 Boys
167 Girls
About The Firs Lower School

The Firs Lower School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 2–9 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 349 pupils on roll. School capacity: 348. Current headteacher: Adam Campbell.

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 Academy converter
Type Group Academies
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 Not applicable
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE FIRS LOWER SCHOOL
Opened 01-01-2012
UKPRN 10035979
URN 137756
Data Last Updated 20-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Adam Campbell Accounting Officer 01/01/2012 — N/A
Mrs Sarah Walker Chair of Trustees 17/09/2024 31/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jennie Bredenkamp Chief Financial Officer 01/11/2023 07/11/2025 N/A
Mrs Claire Nash Chief Financial Officer 08/11/2025 — N/A
Mrs Stephanie Bedford Member 01/04/2025 03/09/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Celia Bennett Member 01/09/2021 — Appointed by academy members
Grant Chaney Member 17/10/2024 — Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Amanda Hall Member 12/02/2026 — Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Katherine Jukes Member 29/09/2024 — Appointed by GB/board
Mr Richard Leonard Member 12/02/2026 — Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Emma Sims Member 12/02/2026 — Appointed by GB/board
Sarah Walker Member 17/09/2024 — Appointed by GB/board
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Firs Lower School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire.
The Firs Lower School has 349 pupils, with a capacity of 348.
The Firs Lower School caters for pupils aged 2 to 9.
The Headteacher at The Firs Lower School is Mr Adam Campbell.
The Firs Lower School is at Station Road, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2QR, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority, East of England.
The Firs Lower School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Adam Campbell
Station Road, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2QR
01525402735
www.firslower.co.uk
Location
MK45 2QR  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 137756
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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