The Firs Lower School
The Firs Lower School is a primary school (Academy converter), ages 2–9, in Bedford, MK45, in the Central Bedfordshire council area. It has 350 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (9 March 2023): School remains Good.
Admissions
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Ofsted
School remains Good — inspected 9 March 2023.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Last graded overall judgement | Good (7 November 2013) |
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Term dates
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Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 350 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 4% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 2.9% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 7.16% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 2.58% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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