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Wixams Academy
Green Lane, Wixams, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 6BA, Bedford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
21.5 / 100
Bottom 22%
Better than 22% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
933
Capacity
1,750
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
53%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 47.5, this school performs in the top 41% nationally, indicating a solid level of academic achievement. While 74% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement" suggests there are areas needing attention. Parent satisfaction may vary given these factors, so it's advisable to consider visiting and gathering further insights.
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Last inspected: 5 March 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 47.5 | Top 41% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 74% | Top 29% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 52% | Top 31% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 51% | Top 29% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 33% | Top 29% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British58.4%
White Other9.5%
Mixed Other8.8%
Asian Indian5.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.1%
Mixed W+Asian3.6%
Asian Pakistani2.3%
Black African1.7%
Black Caribbean1.5%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Other0.9%
Other0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Black Other0.2%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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52.08742, -0.46872 · MK42 6BA
School details
Local authorityBedford
RegionEast of England
URN144595
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.wixamsacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Wixams Academy rated by Ofsted?
Wixams Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 March 2024.
Is Wixams Academy a good school?
Wixams Academy scores 21.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 22% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Wixams Academy in GCSEs?
Wixams Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.5. 74% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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