Ofsted: Good

Pix Brook Academy

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personMr Stephen Adams

corporate_fareBEDFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED

location_onStotfold, SG5 4HB

language Visit Website phone 1462416243

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

561

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Age Range

9-16

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Pix Brook Academy is a Free schools secondary school in Stotfold, serving ages 9-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Pix Brook Academy is a free schools in Stotfold, Central Bedfordshire, admitting pupils aged 9-16. It is part of BEDFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED. The school has approximately 865 pupils on roll, of whom 13% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined, with 6% achieving the higher standard. The school ranks #20 of 53 primaries in Central Bedfordshire and #9,826 of 15,231 nationally.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Good, and leadership and management Outstanding.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 25.0:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 1.0 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

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EBacc APS-

2024

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2023

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2022

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

60%

LA 50%

Reading77% LA 68%

Writing77% LA 62%

Maths68% LA 62%

Read SS

106

Maths SS

103

GPS SS

104

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

71%

LA 49%England 61%

Reading86% LA 68% · Eng 74%

Writing85% LA 61% · Eng 72%

Maths78% LA 62% · Eng 73%

Read SS

107

Maths SS

106

GPS SS

106

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

66%

LA 48%England 60%

Reading76% LA 67% · Eng 73%

Writing82% LA 61% · Eng 71%

Maths75% LA 63% · Eng 73%

Read SS

105

Maths SS

104

GPS SS

105

Progress (0 = national avg)

-1.3

Read

LA -1.4

-2.3 to -0.4

-0.6

Write

LA -2.4

-1.4 to 0.3

-1.4

Maths

LA -2.0

-2.3 to -0.6

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

24 January 2024

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

1 Evaluations

2024-01-24

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Good

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

1.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.7%(6 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 865 pupils. During this period, there were 9 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 1.0%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	865	9	1.0%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	862	9	1.0%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	713	2	0.3%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	721	4	0.6%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	717	1	0.1%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	561	0	0.0%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	561	1	0.2%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	566	1	0.2%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	417	0	0.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	407	0	0.0%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	407	1	0.2%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	219	1	0.5%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	213	0	0.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	209	0	0.0%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	60	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	60	0	0.0%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	53	0	0.0%	4.2%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 37 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 32 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 29 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 14 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 9 pupils

Physical Disability 6 pupils

Hearing Impairment 5 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

90.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

89.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

20.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree54%

agree35%

disagree8%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree23%

agree40%

disagree24%

strongly disagree8%

don't know5%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree39%

agree22%

disagree12%

strongly disagree7%

don't know2%

not applicable17%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes26%

no74%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree40%

agree19%

disagree14%

strongly disagree9%

dont know19%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree54%

agree36%

disagree4%

strongly disagree2%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree55%

agree35%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree39%

agree42%

disagree8%

strongly disagree9%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree32%

agree45%

disagree13%

strongly disagree3%

don't know7%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree59%

agree35%

disagree4%

strongly disagree3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree39%

agree33%

disagree9%

strongly disagree5%

don't know13%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes87%

no13%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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