Willow Grove Primary School, Wixams

In its own words: "These values are explored through all of our work with the children. There are links with each curriculum area and within other opportunities such as assemblies, safeguarding discussions, extra curricular activities and personal development experiences. Willow Grove Primary School is a dynamic learning community with high standards of behaviour, academic excellence and creativity at its core."

From the headteacher's welcome: "I am honoured to be the Headteacher of this brand new purpose built school. My aim is that every pupil excels, not just academically, but personally too and that the school has a culture of aspiration for high expectations and continuous improvement."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, gymnastics, drama and art.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.

Coming up: an open evening on Wednesday 18 November 2026 and an open evening on Wednesday 25 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

For September 2026 entry, 68 families put Willow Grove Primary School as their first choice and 153 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 8 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Willow Grove Primary School are Wixams Tree Primary Academy (0.4 miles, Good, 77% reading, 78% maths); Lakeview School (0.9 miles); Wilstead Primary School (1.4 miles); and Houghton Conquest Primary School (1.7 miles, Good).

Willow Grove Primary School is one of 7 schools run by Kingsbridge Educational Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 83% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

13.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 22 pupils (21.2%) received SEN support and 3 (2.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.

Willow Grove Primary School had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 10 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Kempston Hardwick Rail Station, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Orchid Way (opposite), 160 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 73 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Bedford (136).

In 2024/25, Willow Grove Primary School issued 15 suspensions, 28.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.