Educational Establishments
Alameda Middle School
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| Headteacher | Mrs Jacqueline Ross |
|---|---|
| Address | Alameda Middle School Station Road Ampthill Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 2QR |
| Website | https://www.alamedamiddleschool.org.uk/ |
| Telephone | 01525750900 |
| Type of Establishment | Academy converter (Academies) |
| Phase of Education | Middle deemed secondary (Ages 9 - 13) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Does not apply / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 720 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 728 (356 / 372) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 11.4% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Nicolette Ford | Chair of Trustees | 28/09/2023 | 27/09/2024 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Dr Chloe Apicella | Trustee | 07/10/2020 | 06/10/2024 | Appointed by academy members |
| Mrs Amanda Burt | Trustee | 31/03/2022 | 30/03/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Ms Claire Connor | Trustee | 29/09/2022 | 28/09/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Nicolette Ford | Trustee | 23/11/2020 | 22/11/2024 | Elected by parents |
| Mrs Joanna Freeman | Trustee | 16/12/2021 | 15/12/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Lisa Griffin | Trustee | 07/12/2023 | 06/12/2027 | Appointed by academy members |
| Mr Aidan Leaper | Trustee | 13/12/2022 | 12/12/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Ms Helen McCord | Trustee | 02/11/2021 | 01/11/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Helen Moore | Trustee | 07/12/2023 | 06/12/2027 | Appointed by academy members |
| Mr Trevor Nash | Trustee | 07/12/2023 | 06/12/2027 | Appointed by academy members |
| Mr Simon Ratcliffe | Trustee | 23/09/2020 | 22/09/2024 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Sonia Stean | Trustee | 07/12/2023 | 06/12/2027 | Appointed by academy members |
| Mrs Sarah Warrington | Trustee | 14/03/2023 | 13/03/2027 | Appointed by academy members |
Russell Lower School
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| Headteacher | Mrs Nicolette Walker |
|---|---|
| Address | Russell Lower School Queens Road Ampthill Bedfordshire MK45 2TD |
| Website | http://www.russell-lower.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 01525755664 |
| Type of Establishment | Community school (Local authority maintained schools) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 5 - 9) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Does not apply / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 450 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 449 (217 / 232) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 6.00% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Richard Gallagher | Chair of Governors | 12/07/2023 | 10/07/2027 | Elected by parents |
| Mr Graeme Armstrong | Governor | 20/03/2017 | 21/03/2025 | 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 Francesca Crowther | Governor | 16/07/2019 | 10/07/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Katherine Gallagher | Governor | 12/10/2023 | 12/10/2027 | Elected by school staff |
| Revd Dominic Holroyd | Governor | 11/07/2022 | 11/07/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Hannah Leech | Governor | 11/07/2022 | 11/07/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Andrew Mayze | Governor | 16/10/2023 | 16/10/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Carrie Perrett | Governor | 11/07/2022 | 11/07/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Katie Prowse | Governor | 11/07/2022 | 11/07/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Sally Whiteside | Governor | 10/07/2023 | 10/07/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
The Firs Lower School
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| Headteacher | Mr Adam Campbell |
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| Address | The Firs Lower School Station Road Ampthill Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 2QR |
| Website | http://www.firslower.co.uk |
| Telephone | 01525402735 |
| Type of Establishment | Academy converter (Academies) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 2 - 9) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Not applicable |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Does not apply / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 308 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 340 (164 / 176) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 8.20% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr John Richard Ashley | Chair of Trustees | 14/07/2021 | 30/05/2024 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Annette Anderson | Trustee | 15/05/2019 | 14/05/2024 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Franco Cameli | Trustee | 11/05/2021 | 10/05/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Grant Chaney | Trustee | 06/12/2022 | 06/12/2026 | Elected by parents |
| Mr Stuart Hobbs | Trustee | 18/11/2021 | 17/11/2025 | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates |
| Mrs Kerry Mercer | Trustee | 11/03/2021 | 10/03/2025 | Elected by school staff |
| Mr Amaritpal Uppal | Trustee | 27/03/2023 | 27/03/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Sarah Walker | Trustee | 27/03/2023 | 27/03/2027 | Elected by parents |
| Miss Claudia Wallis | Trustee | 06/12/2022 | 06/12/2026 | Elected by school staff |