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Dixons Cottingley Academy
Cottingley New Road, Bingley, BD16 1TZ, Bradford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
47.6 / 100
Bottom 48%
Better than 48% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
862
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 45% of schools nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 62%, while 47% reach grade 5 or above, indicating a strong foundation in core subjects. However, the LocaleIQ score suggests there may be areas for improvement compared to other schools in the region.
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Last inspected: 15 November 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 46.7 | Top 45% 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%. | 62% | Bottom 39% 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%. | 47% | Top 42% 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 29% 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%. | 33% | Top 29% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani74.6%
White British3.2%
White Other3.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.8%
Asian Other2.6%
Asian Bangladeshi2.6%
Other2.4%
Black African2.3%
Asian Indian2.1%
Gypsy/Roma1.3%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.83043, -1.81750 · BD16 1TZ
School details
Local authorityBradford
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN146198
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.dixonsco.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Dixons Cottingley Academy rated by Ofsted?
Dixons Cottingley Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 November 2022.
Is Dixons Cottingley Academy a good school?
Dixons Cottingley Academy scores 47.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 48% 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 Cottingley Academy in GCSEs?
Dixons Cottingley Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.7. 62% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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