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Dixons City Academy
Ripley Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 7RR, Bradford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
80.8 / 100
Top 19%
Better than 81% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
904
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this academy demonstrates commendable academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 32% nationally. A notable 67% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 86% of pupils enter the EBacc. Parent satisfaction is relatively high, with 79% recommending the school, though engagement appears limited with only 38 responses on Parent View.
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Last inspected: 27 November 2018Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 49.5 | Top 32% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 67% | Top 47% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 50% | Top 35% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 86% | Top 23% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 38% | Top 23% UK |
Parent View (38 responses)
★★★★★3.4
School has high expectations
87%
Good range of extra-curricular
84%
Good range of subjects
84%
My child makes good progress
79%
I'd recommend this school
79%
My child feels safe
76%
My child is happy
76%
School keeps me informed
63%
Behaviour is good
63%
School supports development
63%
Progress is communicated
58%
School responds to concerns
47%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani62.7%
White British8.1%
Black African5.2%
Asian Indian3.7%
White Other3.5%
Mixed W+Asian3.1%
Asian Bangladeshi2.5%
Asian Other2.3%
Mixed Other1.9%
Other1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.78058, -1.75719 · BD5 7RR
School details
Local authorityBradford
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN130909
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.dixonsca.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Dixons City Academy rated by Ofsted?
Dixons City Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 November 2018.
Is Dixons City Academy a good school?
Dixons City Academy scores 80.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 19% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Dixons City Academy?
Based on 38 Ofsted Parent View responses, Dixons City Academy receives a satisfaction score of 68% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Dixons City Academy in GCSEs?
Dixons City Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.5. 67% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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