Pix Brook Academy
About Pix Brook Academy
Pix Brook Academy’s most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2024, paints a picture of a school that is outperforming the typical Central Bedfordshire secondary in several key areas. While the local authority average Progress 8 score sits at -0.46, Pix Brook’s own headline metrics are not provided in the data, so a direct numerical comparison isn’t possible. However, the inspection grades offer a strong proxy: the school earned an Outstanding rating for both Behaviour and Attitudes and Leadership and Management, and a Good for overall effectiveness, Quality of Education, and Personal Development. This is notable in a local authority where only one of 27 secondary schools holds an Outstanding overall rating. The school’s capacity is 1,260, but it currently has 865 pupils, meaning it is operating below its full roll, which could suggest it is not yet oversubscribed or is still growing into its buildings.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Jan 2024Source: Ofsted, 6 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
11Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
18Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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