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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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