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Wixams Academy
- 1.3 (4 reviews)
- Secondary
- Wixams MK42 6BA
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils learn better in some subjects than in others.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils understand the school's behaviour expectations, but some pupils are frustrated by others.
Strengths and Challenges: Pupils often experience skilful teaching, but this is not always consistent, particularly in lower years.
Opportunities for Involvement: Many opportunities to contribute to the development of the school through roles.
Communication: The school works closely with many families, which has helped reduce serious behavioural issues.
Parent Satisfaction: School and trust recognize that there is work to do to gain the full confidence of parents.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Governance is in a period of transition. Local governors and trustees need to be more challenging.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have made progress in some areas but know more work is needed.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying occasionally happens, but staff usually deal with it effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong pastoral support has helped secure good attendance. Some younger pupils don't always apply their knowledge about diversity and equality.
Extracurricular Offerings: A wide range of extra-curricular activities and visits, including trips abroad.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: All pupils can access these opportunities, but monitoring of participation is early.
Career Counselling Services: Students receive valuable career guidance to prepare them for next steps.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND are generally well supported, but experience the same inconsistencies in curriculum delivery as peers.
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About Us
Wixams Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Bedfordshire, East of England.
It has 926 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 51% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Free Schools | Free Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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A-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16 | 8.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 51% | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.19 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 26% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% | 40.38% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 50% | 21.29% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 25% | 8.24% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 41% | 12.48% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.32 | 2.56 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 87.29% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 133 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 82.36% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 41.14% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 32.07% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.14% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.07% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.64% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.36% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.14 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 27.33% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% | 42.76% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 23% | 19.57% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 9.1% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% | 12.38% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.04 | 2.68 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 88.29% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 132 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 86.07% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 39.93% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 35.36% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.21% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.71% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.79% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.29% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 15.29% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 27.67% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 13% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 5.24% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 7.67% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.01 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 85.25% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 151 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 80.42% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 34.92% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 29.08% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.08% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 16% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.42% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.5% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 16.9% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 26.9% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 14.95% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 5.1% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 8.3% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 1.95 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 84.6% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 171 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 71.4% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 36.2% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 31.8% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.3% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.1% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.4% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 16.53% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 28.63% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 14.21% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 6.32% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 6.89% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 75.2% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 173 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 63.5% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 36.2% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 33% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.3% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.8% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.3% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 4th Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 19th Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 5th Nov 2024 - 18th Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Wixams Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
