Willow Grove Primary School vs Wixams Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 595 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Willow Grove Primary School
Wixams · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
104 students
Wixams Academy
Bedford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
903 students
| Measure | Willow Grove Primary School Wixams, East of England | Wixams Academy Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #479 of 1,872 | #205 of 460 |
| National rank | #3929 of 15,697 | #1655 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 104 | 903 |
| Pupils on roll | 104 | 903 |
| Free school meals | 13.5% | 22.6% |
| Capacity filled | 12.4% | 51.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Wixams | Bedford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | – | www.wixamsacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Willow Grove Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.0 vs 56.4).
- •Wixams Academy is the larger school with 903 students compared with 104.
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 Willow Grove Primary School better than Wixams Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Willow Grove Primary School ranks higher (70.0 vs 56.4 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 Willow Grove Primary School and Wixams Academy?
About 595 m in a straight line, between Wixams and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Willow Grove Primary School: 104. Wixams Academy: 903. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Willow Grove Primary School and Wixams Academy rank in East of England?
Willow Grove Primary School is 479th of 1,872 and Wixams Academy is 205th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).