Cotton End Forest School vs Wixams Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 3.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cotton End Forest School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
435 students
Wixams Academy
Bedford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
903 students
| Measure | Cotton End Forest School Bedford, East of England | Wixams Academy Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #796 of 1,872 | #205 of 460 |
| National rank | #6643 of 15,697 | #1655 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 435 | 903 |
| Pupils on roll | 435 | 903 |
| Free school meals | 17.7% | 22.6% |
| Capacity filled | 69% | 51.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 52.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 73.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.25 |
| A level points per entry | – | 25.1 |
| town | Bedford | Bedford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.cottonendforestschool.co.uk/ | www.wixamsacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (56.2 vs 56.4).
- •Wixams Academy is the larger school with 903 students compared with 435.
- •Cotton End Forest School is a local authority school while Wixams Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cotton End Forest School better than Wixams Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cotton End Forest School and Wixams Academy?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cotton End Forest School: 435. Wixams Academy: 903. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cotton End Forest School and Wixams Academy rank in East of England?
Cotton End Forest School is 796th of 1,872 and Wixams Academy is 205th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).