Daubeney Academy vs Wixams Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 3.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Daubeney Academy
Bedford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
576 students
Wixams Academy
Bedford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
903 students
| Measure | Daubeney Academy Bedford, East of England | Wixams Academy Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #365 of 460 | #205 of 460 |
| National rank | #2988 of 4,090 | #1655 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 576 | 903 |
| Pupils on roll | 576 | 903 |
| Free school meals | 28.8% | 22.6% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 51.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.5 | 47.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29.4% | 52.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 55% | 73.8% |
| EBacc average points | 3.34 | 4.25 |
| A level points per entry | – | 25.1 |
| town | Bedford | Bedford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.daubeneyacademy.co.uk/ | www.wixamsacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Wixams Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.4 vs 29.3).
- •Wixams Academy is the larger school with 903 students compared with 576.
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 Daubeney Academy better than Wixams Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Wixams Academy ranks higher (56.4 vs 29.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Daubeney Academy and Wixams Academy?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Daubeney Academy: 576. Wixams Academy: 903. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Daubeney Academy and Wixams Academy rank in East of England?
Daubeney Academy is 365th of 460 and Wixams Academy is 205th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).