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Dixons Marchbank Primary
Marchbank Road, Barkerend Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD3 8QQ, Bradford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
94.4 / 100
Top 6%
Better than 94% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
479
Capacity
459
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that places it better than 94% of schools, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 77% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, ranking in the top 19% nationally. While the percentage of students achieving a higher standard is lower at 12%, the overall environment and satisfaction among parents are likely to be positive, making it a compelling choice for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 15 November 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 77% | Top 19% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 12% | Top 28% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani88.5%
Asian Bangladeshi2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Asian Indian1.7%
White Other1.3%
White British1.0%
Asian Other0.8%
Other0.4%
Black African0.2%
Location
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53.79909, -1.72176 · BD3 8QQ
School details
Local authorityBradford
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN140358
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.dixonsmb.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Dixons Marchbank Primary rated by Ofsted?
Dixons Marchbank Primary was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 November 2023.
Is Dixons Marchbank Primary a good school?
Dixons Marchbank Primary scores 94.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 6% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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