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Dixons Kings Academy
Northside Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 2AN, Bradford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
85.8 / 100
Top 14%
Better than 86% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
832
Capacity
800
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and impressive GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 20% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 72%, while 55% secure grade 5 or above, indicating solid foundational skills. Additionally, the high EBacc entry rate of 87% reflects a strong commitment to a broad and balanced curriculum.
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Last inspected: 26 January 2017Exempt 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. | 52.7 | Top 20% 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%. | 72% | Top 34% 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%. | 55% | Top 27% 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%. | 87% | Top 14% 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%. | 47% | Top 14% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani80.3%
Other3.6%
Asian Indian3.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Black African2.0%
Asian Other1.9%
Asian Bangladeshi1.2%
White British1.1%
Mixed Other0.8%
White Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.79076, -1.78838 · BD7 2AN
School details
Local authorityBradford
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN137277
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.dixonska.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Dixons Kings Academy rated by Ofsted?
Dixons Kings Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 January 2017.
Is Dixons Kings Academy a good school?
Dixons Kings Academy scores 85.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 14% 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 Kings Academy in GCSEs?
Dixons Kings Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.7. 72% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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