Wixams Academy
Free schools · Sixth form
Bedford, MK42 6BA
Ofsted
Report card
Our ranking
Top 41% in England
5 of 12 in Bedford
Pupils
903
First preferences per place
0.92
2026/27
Absence
9.9%
2024/25
A level average
C-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 47.6 | 46.1 | 47.5 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 51% | 50% | 52% | |
| Average English grade | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 46% | 33% | 38% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.19 | 0.23 | — |
74% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Daubeney Academy · 2.0 mi · Not judged · Bottom 12% in England
- Bedford Academy · 2.1 mi · Good · Bottom 27% in England
- Kempston Academy · 2.4 mi · No rating · Bottom 12% in England
- Bedford Free School · 3.1 mi · Outstanding · Top 34% in England
- Wootton Academy · 3.2 mi · Not judged · Bottom 43% in England
- Castle Newnham School · 3.7 mi · Report card · Top 37% in England
The neighbourhood
Wixams Academy is in Wixams & Elstow (typical home £385,000, crime high).
What is Wixams Academy's Ofsted rating?
Wixams Academy is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does Wixams Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Wixams Academy is in the top 41% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.