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Dixons Middleton Academy
Kenyon Lane, Middleton, Manchester, M24 2GT, Rochdale
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
34.6 / 100
Bottom 35%
Better than 35% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,333
Capacity
1,350
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 84%, this secondary academy demonstrates a positive learning environment. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score of 40.3 shows that students perform better than 78% of schools nationally, only 55% achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, indicating room for improvement in core subjects.
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Last inspected: 5 March 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 40.3 | Bottom 22% 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%. | 55% | Bottom 22% 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%. | 34% | Bottom 24% 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%. | 43% | Top 50% 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%. | 22% | Top 50% UK |
Parent View (63 responses)
★★★★★3.9
My child feels safe
94%
My child makes good progress
92%
Good range of subjects
92%
My child is happy
91%
Behaviour is good
86%
I'd recommend this school
84%
Progress is communicated
84%
Good range of extra-curricular
83%
School has high expectations
81%
School keeps me informed
76%
School responds to concerns
70%
School supports development
68%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.9%
Black African11.9%
White Other3.0%
Asian Pakistani2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Mixed Other1.7%
Asian Chinese1.6%
Asian Other1.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Asian Indian0.7%
Other0.7%
Black Other0.5%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.54767, -2.18045 · M24 2GT
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is Dixons Middleton Academy rated by Ofsted?
Dixons Middleton Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 March 2019.
Is Dixons Middleton Academy a good school?
Dixons Middleton Academy scores 34.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 35% 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 Middleton Academy?
Based on 63 Ofsted Parent View responses, Dixons Middleton Academy receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Dixons Middleton Academy in GCSEs?
Dixons Middleton Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.3. 55% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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