Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire: Schools
Schools
Ampthill's schools are consistently rated Good by Ofsted, with a mix of state community schools, academies, and voluntary-aided schools covering every stage from early years through to sixth form.
Within the neighbourhood, you've got 4 schools to choose from. Russell Lower School and Maulden Lower School are both state community schools rated Good. The Firs Lower School and Alameda Middle School are academies, also rated Good. Redborne Upper School and Community College, the local secondary, is a Good-rated academy with a capacity of over 1,400 pupils.
Nearby, Gravenhurst Academy stands out with an Outstanding Ofsted rating from March 2024 — a strong result that's relatively rare. St Mary's VA CofE Lower School in Clophill received particularly strong sub-judgements in its 2026 report card, covering inclusion, attendance, behaviour, personal development, and leadership.
The local education picture is solid and consistent, which tends to support property values and gives families real confidence in the area.
Source: Ofsted inspection reports
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- Alameda Middle SchoolAcademyCapacity: 720Ages 9-13Ofsted: Good51% met the expected standard (reading, writing & maths) (2024-25)Station Road, Ampthill, MK45 2QR+44 1525 750900www.alamedamiddleschool.org.uk
- The Firs Lower SchoolAcademyCapacity: 308Ages 2-9Ofsted: GoodStation Road, Ampthill, MK45 2QR+44 1525 402735www.firslower.co.uk
- Russell Lower SchoolCommunityMixedCapacity: 450Ages 5-9Ofsted: GoodQueens Road, Ampthill, MK45 2TD+44 1525 755664www.russell-lower.co.uk
- Maulden Lower SchoolCommunityCapacity: 150Ages 2-9Ofsted: GoodChurch Road, Maulden, MK45 2AU+44 1525 402286www.mauldenlower.com
- St Mary's VA CofE Lower SchoolVoluntary AidedMixedAnglicanCapacity: 150Ages 2-9Ofsted: GoodInspected Mar 2026High Street, Clophill, MK45 4BE+44 1525 860206www.clophillstmarysschool.co.uk
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