Russell Lower School is a community school located in Ampthill, within the Central Bedfordshire local authority. The school plays an important role in the local community and forms part of the state funded education system in England.

The school educates mixed pupils aged 5 to 9. It currently has 443 pupils on roll with space for 450, offering a broad curriculum across all primary year groups.

Ofsted last inspected the school on 03 November 2022, awarding it a Outstanding rating. The report noted positive aspects of leadership, safeguarding and the school’s approach to pupil development.