Wixams Academy
| Type | Secondary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Green Lane Wixams Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 6BA |
| Phone | 01234608950 |
| Reference Number | 144595 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 933 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.52%
Girls: 50.48% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 20.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 17.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 94 | 85 | 179 |
| 8 | 90 | 95 | 185 |
| 9 | 80 | 90 | 170 |
| 10 | 75 | 80 | 155 |
| 11 | 80 | 89 | 169 |
| 12 | 20 | 14 | 34 |
| 13 | 23 | 18 | 41 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 58.4% |
| White, Other | 9.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 8.8% |
| Indian | 5.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.1% |
| White & Asian | 3.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% |
| African | 1.7% |
| Caribbean | 1.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 2025-03-03 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 47.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Wixams Tree Primary Academy
Green Lane, Wixams, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 6BA |
0.07 miles |
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Willow Grove Primary School
Fisherswood Road, Wixams, Bedfordshire, MK45 3TE |
0.37 miles |
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Lakeview School
School Lane, Off Brooklands Avenue, Wixams, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 6BH |
0.51 miles |
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Houghton Conquest Lower School
High Street, Houghton Conquest, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 3LL |
1.74 miles |
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Elstow School
Abbey Fields, Elstow, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9GP |
1.75 miles |
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Springfield Primary School
Orchard Street, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7LJ |
1.9 miles |
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Broadmead Lower School
Park Crescent, Stewartby, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9NN |
2.04 miles |
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Cotton End Forest School
High Road, Cotton End, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 3AG |
2.18 miles |
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Camestone School
Jowitt Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8NW |
2.22 miles |
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Marston Vale Middle School
The Crescent, Stewartby, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9NH |
2.25 miles |
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Balliol Primary School
Balliol Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7ER |
2.26 miles |
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Shortstown Primary School
Beauvais Square, Shortstown, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0GS |
2.31 miles |
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Bedford Road Primary Academy
Hillgrounds Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8QH |
2.48 miles |
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King's Oak Primary School
Oak Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0HH |
2.54 miles |
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Shackleton Primary School
Pearcey Road, Shackleton Primary School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9LZ |
2.56 miles |
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Cherry Trees Nursery School
Hawkins Road, Bedford, MK42 9LS |
2.56 miles |
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Rivertree Free School
Hillgrounds Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8QP |
2.61 miles |
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Wootton Primary School
Bedford Road, Wootton, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9JT |
2.62 miles |
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Cauldwell School
Edward Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9DR |
2.68 miles |
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Peter Pan Nursery School
Edward Road, Bedford, MK42 9DR |
2.69 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Daubeney Academy
Orchard Street, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7PS |
1.96 miles |
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Bedford Academy
Mile Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9TR |
2.26 miles |
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Ridgeway School
Hill Rise, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7EB |
2.32 miles |
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Kempston Academy
Hill Rise, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7EB |
2.32 miles |
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Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College
Green Lane, Stewartby, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9LY |
2.59 miles |
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Grange Academy
Halsey Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8AU |
2.62 miles |
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St John's School
Austin Canons, Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8AA |
2.76 miles |
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Wootton Upper School
Hall End Road, Wootton, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9HT |
3.11 miles |
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Bedford Free School
Cauldwell Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AD |
3.11 miles |
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Bedford Girls' School
Cardington Road, Bedford, MK42 0BX |
3.13 miles |
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Bedford College
Cauldwell Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AH |
3.17 miles |
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KWS School
51 Brunel Road, Bedford, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9TJ |
3.61 miles |
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Biddenham International School and Sports College
Biddenham Turn, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4AZ |
3.61 miles |
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Bedford School
De Parys Avenue, Bedford, MK40 2TU |
3.74 miles |
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Goldington Academy
Haylands Way, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9BX |
4.08 miles |
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Castle Newnham School
Polhill Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9DT |
4.11 miles |
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Bedford Modern School
Manton Lane, Bedford, MK41 7NT |
4.22 miles |
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Bedford Greenacre Independent School
Manton Lane, Bedford, MK41 7FZ |
4.66 miles |
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Redborne Upper School and Community College
Flitwick Road, Ampthill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2NU |
4.87 miles |