The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.5
3.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
52%
10.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
51%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.17
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 114 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 63 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 933
- Capacity
- 53%
- FSM
- 20.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bedford
- Trust
- KNOWLEDGE SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mr Nathaniel Wilson
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Green Lane, Wixams, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 6BA
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Wixams Academy's Ofsted rating?
Wixams Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wixams Academy?
Wixams Academy currently has 933 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wixams Academy take?
Wixams Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Wixams Academy?
Wixams Academy is in Bedford, MK42 6BA, in the Bedford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wixams Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Wixams Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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