Russell Lower School
School Name: Russell Lower School Address: Queens Road Town/City: Ampthill County: Bedfordshire Postcode: MK45 2TD Telephone Number: 01525 755664 Website: http://www.russell-lower.co.uk/
Phase: Primary (ages 5-9) Type: Community school Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Headteacher: Mr Glenn Young
Capacity: 450
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 437 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 97% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 4.8%
URN: 109495
DfE Number: 823/2146
UKPRN: 10077773
UPRN: 100081310239
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Central Bedfordshire (E06000056)
Constituency: Mid Bedfordshire (E14001359)
Electoral Ward: Ampthill (E05014394)
Easting & Northing: 503557E, 237629N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 1' 40.99" N 0° 29' 30.74" W
Plus Code: 9C4X2GH5+67
DfE Record: View record
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- Mr Scott Allen - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 14 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 July 2028.
- Mr Scott Allen - Governor. Appointed on 15 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 January 2030.
- Mr Graeme Armstrong - Governor. Appointed on 20 March 2017 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 March 2029.
- Mrs Amy Beeken - Governor. Appointed on 10 July 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 10 July 2027.
- Dr Rebecca Brewann - Governor. Appointed on 13 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 July 2030.
- Mrs Dawn Clarke - Governor. Appointed on 29 November 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 November 2025.
- Mrs Mariella Cook - Governor. Appointed on 13 August 2018 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 13 July 2026.
- Mrs Mariella Cook - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 9 July 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 13 July 2026.
- Mrs Katherine Gallagher - Governor. Appointed on 12 October 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 12 October 2027.
- Mr Richard Gallagher - Governor. Appointed on 10 July 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 10 July 2027.
- Mrs Sally Isaacs - Governor. Appointed on 13 July 2026 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 13 July 2030.
- Mrs Laura Johnson - Governor. Appointed on 2 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 December 2028.
- Mrs Hannah Leech - Governor. Appointed on 11 July 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 July 2026.
- Mr Andrew Mayze - Governor. Appointed on 8 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 July 2028.
- Mrs Marian Murray - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 1 September 2015.
- Mrs Melanie Norman - Governor. Appointed on 15 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 January 2030.
- Mrs Carrie Perrett - Governor. Appointed on 11 July 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 January 2026.
- Mrs Katie Prowse - Governor. Appointed on 11 July 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 July 2026.
- Mrs Katie Tuffin - Governor. Appointed on 15 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 January 2030.
- Mrs Nicolette Walker - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2015 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
- Mrs Sally Whiteside - Governor. Appointed on 10 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
- Mr Glenn Young - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).