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Dixons Ashton Academy
Broadoak Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL6 8RF, Tameside
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
12.2 / 100
Bottom 12%
Better than 12% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,299
Capacity
1,350
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 38.1, the school performs better than 87% of schools nationally, though only 50% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction is relatively strong, with 73% recommending the school, but the recent Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement" indicates that there are areas needing attention. The school's EBacc entry rate stands at 33%, suggesting a focus on a broad curriculum, although further improvements may be necessary to enhance overall student outcomes.
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Last inspected: 11 March 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 38.1 | Bottom 14% 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%. | 50% | Bottom 13% 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%. | 30% | Bottom 16% 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%. | 33% | Bottom 39% 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%. | 17% | Bottom 39% UK |
Parent View (63 responses)
★★★★★3.6
Good range of subjects
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
84%
School has high expectations
84%
My child feels safe
81%
My child is happy
81%
My child makes good progress
79%
School supports development
76%
I'd recommend this school
73%
Progress is communicated
73%
Behaviour is good
67%
School keeps me informed
64%
School responds to concerns
54%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British53.2%
Asian Pakistani20.1%
Mixed Other5.2%
Black African4.8%
Asian Bangladeshi3.1%
Asian Indian2.7%
Other2.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
White Other2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Other0.3%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.50520, -2.08245 · OL6 8RF
School details
Local authorityTameside
RegionNorth West
URN135508
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.dixonsash.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Dixons Ashton Academy rated by Ofsted?
Dixons Ashton Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 March 2025.
Is Dixons Ashton Academy a good school?
Dixons Ashton Academy scores 12.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 12% 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 Ashton Academy?
Based on 63 Ofsted Parent View responses, Dixons Ashton Academy receives a satisfaction score of 72% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Dixons Ashton Academy in GCSEs?
Dixons Ashton Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.1. 50% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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