Wixams Tree Primary Academy, based in Bedford, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a free schools and operates as a mixed school. It has a none religious character.

Wixams Tree Primary Academy currently has around 529 pupils on roll, which is about 84% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.3% boys and 50.7% girls. Around 17.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 4.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 10.7%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (58.8%).

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.

School Information

Address: Green Lane, Bedford, MK42 6BA
Website: www.wixamstreeprimary.co.uk
Telephone: 01234608960
School Type: Free schools
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Bedford
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Jenny Peel
Religious character: None
Admissions policy:
Unique reference: 143926

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 17/04/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 630
Number of Pupils: 529
Number of Boys: 261
Number of Girls: 268

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.9% 4%
Persistent absence: 10.7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British58.80%311
Other White7.60%40
Indian7.20%38
Other Mixed6.60%35
White and Black Caribbean4.70%25
African4.30%23
Bangladeshi2.10%11
Pakistani1.90%10
Caribbean1.70%9
White and Black African1.30%7
White and Asian1.10%6
Other Asian1.10%6
Other Black0.60%3
Chinese0.40%2
Irish0.20%1
Other (any other ethnic group)0.20%1
Unclassified0.20%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Below Average (-1.9)
Writing: Well Below Average (-3.7)
Maths: Below Average (-3.1)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
38%
Town average
50%
Local authority average
48%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
3%
Local authority average
4%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
103.0
Town average
104.3
Local authority average
104.4
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
101.0
Town average
103.0
Local authority average
102.5
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wixams Tree Primary Academy
Green Lane , Wixams MK42 6BA
3out of 4 0 yd Free schools Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Lakeview School
School Lane , Off Brooklands Avenue MK42 6BH
3out of 4 761 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Lakeview School
School Lane , Off Brooklands Avenue MK42 6BH
- not rated 761 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Willow Grove Primary School
Fisherswood Road , MK45 3TE
- not rated 768 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Wilstead Primary School
Cotton End Road , Wilstead MK45 3BX
3out of 4 1,771 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wixams Academy
Green Lane , Wixams MK42 6BA
2out of 4 130 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.