Wixams Tree Primary Academy

A good free schools school in Bedford. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Wixams Tree Primary Academy.

Bedford, MK426BA Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

45

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
39.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 46.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
37.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 2.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
17 April 2024
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Green Lane
Wixams
Bedford, MK426BA
Phone
1234608960
Website
wixamstreeprimary.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
143926
Type
Free schools
Phase
Primary
Address
Green Lane, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6BA
Website
www.wixamstreeprimary.co.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
KNOWLEDGE SCHOOLS TRUST
Capacity
630 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
502
Free School Meals
16.1% (81 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.8% (14 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.1%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
10.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
46.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
2.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
100.0
Grammar Score:
100.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
10.7 (6.8 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 100.0 103.0
2023 101.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
21 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
63
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
502 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"We aim to provide children with a classical liberal education, regardless of background or ability."

High aspirations for all children, with a firm emphasis on academic attainment. A rigorous knowledge-rich curriculum that draws from ‘the best that has been thought and said’. Drawn upon evidence from research to inform best teaching practice. Outstanding pastoral care underpinning excellent behaviour. A wide of challenging and fun opportunities for children to engage and compete in sports. A specialism in music that enables all children to learn to play at least one musical instrument. An outstanding range of extra-curricular activities. Active parental and community involvement.

Curriculum Highlights

CORE SUBJECTS: English, Maths, Science FOUNDATION SUBJECTS: Art and Design Technology, Computing, History and Geography, Modern Foreign Languages, Music, Physical Education, PSHE / RSE, Religious Education SMSC & British Values EYFS, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2 maybe – Primary Knowledge Curriculum

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