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
Ms Claire Connor Trustee 29/09/2022 28/09/2026 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
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
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
Mrs Amy Beeken Governor 10/07/2023 10/07/2027 Elected by parents
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
Mr Andrew Mayze Governor 16/10/2023 16/10/2027 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
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 Grant Chaney Trustee 06/12/2022 06/12/2026 Elected by parents
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