Pix Brook Academy, based in Stotfold, provides middle deemed secondary education, serving pupils aged 9 to 16. The school is a free schools and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Pix Brook Academy currently has around 865 pupils on roll, which is about 69% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.5% boys and 49.5% girls. Around 12.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (83.6%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Arlesey Road, Stotfold, SG5 4HB |
| Website: | www.pixbrookacademy.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01462416243 |
| School Type: | Free schools |
| Education phase: | Middle deemed secondary |
| Local authority: | Central Bedfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Charlotte Linehan |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 147081 |
Ofsted inspection date: 24/01/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 9 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1260 |
| Number of Pupils: | 865 |
| Number of Boys: | 437 |
| Number of Girls: | 428 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 14.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 83.60% | 723 |
| Other White | 2.90% | 25 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.40% | 21 |
| Other Asian | 1.80% | 16 |
| African | 1.70% | 15 |
| White and Asian | 1.60% | 14 |
| Other Mixed | 1.60% | 14 |
| Indian | 1.50% | 13 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.70% | 6 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 4 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 0.20% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.20% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.20% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.10% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlesey Nursery School and Childcare Centre High Street , SG15 6SL | - not rated | 2,591 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's CofE Academy Stotfold Rook Tree Lane , Stotfold SG5 4DL | 3out of 4 | 783 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's VC Lower School Rook Tree Lane , Stotfold SG5 4DL | - not rated | 783 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roecroft Lower School Buttercup Road , Stotfold SG5 4PF | - not rated | 907 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gothic Mede Lower School High Street , SG15 6SL | - not rated | 2,256 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gothic Mede Academy High Street , SG15 6SL | 3out of 4 | 2,256 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pix Brook Academy Arlesey Road , SG5 4HB | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Etonbury Academy Stotfold Road , SG15 6XS | 3out of 4 | 977 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Etonbury Middle School Stotfold Road , SG15 6XS | - not rated | 977 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.