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Dixons Allerton Academy
Rhodesway, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD8 0DH, Bradford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
7.9 / 100
Bottom 8%
Better than 8% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,868
Capacity
1,885
Ages
3–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 41.7, the school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with 60% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. However, it is important to note that the Ofsted rating is "Requires Improvement," indicating areas that need development. While 65% of students progress to university, only 9% gain entry to top-third institutions, suggesting further enhancement could be beneficial for higher academic aspirations.
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Last inspected: 8 May 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 41.7 | Bottom 28% 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%. | 60% | Bottom 35% 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%. | 38% | Bottom 33% 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%. | 69% | Bottom 45% 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%. | 20% | Bottom 45% UK |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 55% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | No UK data |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 65% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 9% | Below avg |
Based on 139 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani78.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Other2.4%
White British2.4%
Mixed Other2.1%
Asian Indian2.0%
Asian Other1.9%
Asian Bangladeshi1.7%
White Other1.6%
Black African1.3%
Gypsy/Roma1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Black Other0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.80005, -1.81112 · BD8 0DH
School details
Local authorityBradford
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN135866
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.dixonsaa.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Dixons Allerton Academy rated by Ofsted?
Dixons Allerton Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 May 2024.
Is Dixons Allerton Academy a good school?
Dixons Allerton Academy scores 7.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 8% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Dixons Allerton Academy in GCSEs?
Dixons Allerton Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.7. 60% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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