Wixams Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Free schools |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Bedford |
| Address | Green Lane, MK42 6BA |
| School Website | https://www.wixamsacademy.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1234608950 |
| URN | 144595 |
School Census
| Total | 802 |
| Girls/Boys | 401/401 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 50.0%/50.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 15.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 124 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 10.7% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 05/03/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 05/03/2024 | Requires improvement |
| 29/03/2022 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 05/03/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 29/03/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 46 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 49.10% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 63.20% |
| Entering EBacc | 44.40% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.07 |
| Progress 8 | 0.23 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 50% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 68% |
| Entering EBacc | 50% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.3 |
| Progress 8 | 0.18 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 49% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 68% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.04 |
| Progress 8 | 0.14 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 239 |
| As first preference | 155 |
| As second preference | 58 |
| As third preference | 26 |
| Total Offers Made | 173 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 155 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 233 |
| As first preference | 155 |
| As second preference | 55 |
| As third preference | 23 |
| Total Offers Made | 178 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 155 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.44% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 283 |
| As first preference | 195 |
| As second preference | 71 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 138 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 135 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.55% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 287 |
| As first preference | 194 |
| As second preference | 72 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 129 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 125 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.44% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 297 |
| As first preference | 184 |
| As second preference | 80 |
| As third preference | 33 |
| Total Offers Made | 139 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 128 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 2.15% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 299 |
| As first preference | 230 |
| As second preference | 51 |
| As third preference | 18 |
| Total Offers Made | 110 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 107 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 107 |
| As first preference | 85 |
| As second preference | 15 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 85 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 85 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 30% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 2% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 54% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 31% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 5% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 13% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 34% |
| no | 66% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 21% |
| dont know | 5% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 10% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 3% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 65% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 60% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 13% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 53% |
| no | 47% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 59.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 10.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 8.5% |
| indian ethnic origin | 5.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 61.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 6.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 5.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Wixams Tree Primary School
(0.00 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Green Lane, , MK42 6BA
Lakeview School
(0.33 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: School Lane, Wixams, MK42 6BH