Wixams Tree Primary Academy
URN: 143926 • Bedford MK42 6BA
Overview
- Name
- Wixams Tree Primary Academy
- URN
- 143926
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- KNOWLEDGE SCHOOLS TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jenny Peel (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01234608960
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Green Lane, Bedford MK42 6BA
Summary
Wixams Tree Primary Academy is a mixed free school located in Bedford, serving 529 pupils with a capacity of 630. Established in September 2017, the academy is committed to providing a high-quality education that nurtures each child's unique abilities. The school emphasizes academic attainment through a rigorous, knowledge-rich curriculum that incorporates evidence-based teaching practices.
The academy prides itself on outstanding pastoral care, fostering excellent behaviour and encouraging resilience, confidence, and a strong moral compass among its students. Wixams Tree Primary Academy also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including a special focus on music, where every child learns to play at least one instrument, alongside numerous sports opportunities.
Community involvement is a key aspect of the school's ethos, aiming to engage parents and local residents in the educational journey. The academy's mission is to instil a lifelong love of learning while developing confident, ambitious individuals ready to think independently and contribute positively to society.
The academy prides itself on outstanding pastoral care, fostering excellent behaviour and encouraging resilience, confidence, and a strong moral compass among its students. Wixams Tree Primary Academy also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including a special focus on music, where every child learns to play at least one instrument, alongside numerous sports opportunities.
Community involvement is a key aspect of the school's ethos, aiming to engage parents and local residents in the educational journey. The academy's mission is to instil a lifelong love of learning while developing confident, ambitious individuals ready to think independently and contribute positively to society.
Useful links
- Dovery Academy (other)
- Visit Site (other)
- Edlesborough Primary Academy (other)
- Bedford Road Primary Academy (other)
- Earl's Court Free School Primary (other)
- Google Chrome (other)
- Knowledge Schools Trust (other)
- School Policies (other)
- Primary Knowledge Curriculum (other)
- Virtual Tour (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Great Denham Primary School (75.3)
- Great Barford Lower School (73.7)
- Castle Newnham School (71.3)
- Gravenhurst Lower School (70.2)
- Greenfield CofE VC Lower School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Bedford
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- KNOWLEDGE SCHOOLS TRUST
- Capacity
- 630
- Pupils
- 529
- Boys
- 261
- Girls
- 268
- FSM %
- 17.40
- Open date
- 2017-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-04-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 529 | 261 | 268 | 630 | 17.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 502 | 248 | 254 | 420 | 16.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 434 | 220 | 214 | 420 | 13.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 434 | 220 | 214 | 420 | 13.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 351 | 181 | 170 | 420 | 11.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 263 | 137 | 126 | 420 | 12.50 |
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