School Summary

Wixams Academy


Boys: 364
Girls: 354
Total Pupils: 718
Opened: 01-09-2017
Ofsted: Requires improvement
: Paul Spyropoulos
Wixams Academy
Green Lane
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK42 6BA
Telephone: 01234608950
Website: https://www.wixamsacademy.co.uk

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OfstedLastInsp: 30-03-2022
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SchoolSponsorFlag (name): Linked to a sponsor
SchoolSponsors (name): Bedford College
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SpecialClasses (name): Not applicable
StatutoryHighAge: 19
StatutoryLowAge: 11
Street: Green Lane
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Town: Bedford
TrustSchoolFlag (code): 3
TrustSchoolFlag (name): Supported by a multi-academy trust
Trusts (code): 16788
Trusts (name): BEDFORD COLLEGE ACADEMIES TRUST LTD
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TypeOfEstablishment (name): Free schools
TypeOfResourcedProvision (name): Not applicable
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UPRN: 10093202084
URN: 144595
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