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OpenSecondaryURN 144595

Wixams Academy

Free schools · Bedford · MK42 6BA

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–19

Pupils

903

Local authority

Bedford

Age range

Ages 11–19

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed free schools (secondary), Ages 11–19, in Bedford, Bedford, 903 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form. Free school meals: 22.6%.

Open schools in Bedford
104
Secondary schools in Bedford
14
Academies among open schools in Bedford
46% (48)
Open schools in MK42
26
Secondary in MK42
5
Open schools in Bedford LA
86
Secondary in Bedford LA
13

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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  • Daubeney Academy

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Bedford · MK42 7PS · Bedford

    Ages 11–16

    Status: Open

    2.0 miles away

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  • Bedford Academy

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Bedford · MK42 9TR · Bedford

    Ages 11–18

    Status: Open

    2.3 miles away

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  • Kempston Academy

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Bedford · MK42 7EB · Bedford

    Ages 11–18

    Status: Open

    2.3 miles away

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Overview

School type
Free schools
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
144595

Location

Address
Green Lane, Wixams
Postcode
MK42 6BA
Town
Bedford
County
Bedfordshire
Local authority
Bedford

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
903
Boys / girls
444 / 459
School capacity
1,750
Capacity fill
903 / 1,750 (52%)
Free school meals
22.6%
FSM pupils
190
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
None
Governance
Academy trust: KNOWLEDGE SCHOOLS TRUST
Academy trust
KNOWLEDGE SCHOOLS TRUST

Contact

Telephone
01234608950
Website
https://www.wixamsacademy.co.uk

Official links