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What is Wixams Tree Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Wixams Tree Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2024).

Do parents recommend Wixams Tree Primary Academy?

96% of parents would recommend Wixams Tree Primary Academy to another parent, according to Ofsted's official Parent View survey.

Where is Wixams Tree Primary Academy located?

Wixams Tree Primary Academy is located in Bedford, Bedfordshire, East of England, MK42 6BA.

What age range does Wixams Tree Primary Academy serve?

Wixams Tree Primary Academy serves students aged 4 to 11.

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Wixams Tree Primary Academy — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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What people say about Wixams Tree Primary Academy

From Ofsted Parent View — the official survey of parents at this school.

96% would recommend89% happy with the school89% say their child feels safe

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About Wixams Tree Primary Academy

Wixams Tree Primary Academy is a primary free school in Bedford, East of England. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this free school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

In terms of academic performance, Wixams Tree Primary Academy has 46% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 268 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 28.0%, 10% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 4.9%.

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OfstedGood · 2024KS2 expected46%Attendance95.1%

Profile completeness: 6 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

Exam & assessment results

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6.3

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Computed from 23 government data points. Not based on student reviews.

Strong82% data coverage

Source: DfE / Ofsted · context only

Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Wixams Tree Primary Academy?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 4–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 268 pupils
SEN support: 11% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Bottom 25% for its intake

Wixams Tree Primary Academy is in the bottom 25% for KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) among schools with a similar intake (8–13% of pupils eligible for free school meals).

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The area around this school

Environment score: 55/100

Good surroundings

Air quality55/100

Transport access13/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Wixams Tree Primary Academy

At Wixams Tree Primary Academy, 46% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

67% met the expected standard in reading and 60% in maths.

Attendance at Wixams Tree Primary Academy

Wixams Tree Primary Academy has an overall absence rate of 4.9%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Wixams Tree Primary Academy

The teacher turnover rate at Wixams Tree Primary Academy is 28.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Wixams Tree Primary Academy

Wixams Tree Primary Academy has 268 pupils on roll.

10% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

11% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Wixams Tree Primary Academy Ofsted Rating: Good

Wixams Tree Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in April 2024 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Wixams Tree Primary Academy is next inspection expected around 2028.

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Wixams Tree Primary Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

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