Russell Lower School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Russell Lower School
Address: Queens Road
Town/City: Ampthill
County: Bedfordshire
Postcode: MK45 2TD
Telephone Number: 01525 755664
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 5-9)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

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%

Location and administration

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

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Mrs Katherine Gallagher - Governor. Appointed on 12 October 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 12 October 2027.
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  • 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).