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The Firs Lower School
Bedford·East of England·Academy
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PrimaryAcademyAges 2–9Co-edDoes not apply
The Firs Lower School is a primary academy in Bedford, East of England. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 6.6%, 3% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 4.5%.
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The Firs Lower School has an overall absence rate of 4.5%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at The Firs Lower School is 6.6%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
The Firs Lower School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in March 2023 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, The Firs Lower School is next inspection expected around 2027.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While The Firs Lower School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
46/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
23/mo
50% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 8.9 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.2
Bus Stops
16
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.