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Wixams Academy

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Wixams Academy

Green Lane, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6BA

Free schools
Pupils
933
Ages
11-19
FSM
20.7%
Attainment 8
47.1
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Mar 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
47.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
20.6%
Basics 9-5
51.8%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
51.2%
EBacc APS
4.21
EBacc 9-5
20.2%
EBacc 9-4
31.5%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
25.05
A*-A Grades
7.9%
A*-B Grades
19.8%
AAB+ %
4.0%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available for 2 years

Based on 47 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Wixams Academy

Wixams Academy is a secondary school in Bedford, Bedford. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.1. The school has around 933 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Green Lane, Bedford, MK42 6BA | More schools in Bedford

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Wixams Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2025 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas…
  2. Mar 2024 — Requires improvement
  3. Mar 2022 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Wixams Academy

What is Wixams Academy's Ofsted rating?
Wixams Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Wixams Academy's latest exam results?
Wixams Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Wixams Academy located?
Wixams Academy is a secondary school in Bedford, Bedford (MK42 6BA).
How many pupils attend Wixams Academy?
Wixams Academy has around 933 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Wixams Academy with other schools?
View Wixams Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Bedford.