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Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford
Bowling Old Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 7JR, Bradford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
15.1 / 100
Bottom 15%
Better than 15% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
1,258
Capacity
1,300
Ages
16–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With 80% of students progressing to university, including 18% attending top-third institutions, this sixth form demonstrates a strong commitment to higher education pathways. However, the LocaleIQ score indicates that it ranks better than only 15% of schools, which may suggest some challenges in the local context. Overall, it presents a solid option for students looking to advance academically.
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| 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%. | 80% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 18% | Average |
Based on 445 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani75.3%
Asian Bangladeshi4.8%
Asian Other4.1%
Asian Indian3.3%
Mixed Other2.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Black African1.4%
White British1.3%
White Other0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Chinese0.1%
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53.78262, -1.75528 · BD5 7JR
School details
Local authorityBradford
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN143704
School typeFree schools 16 to 19
Websitewww.dixons6a.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford rated by Ofsted?
Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford a good school?
Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford scores 15.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 15% 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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