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Dixons Unity Academy
Whingate Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 3DS, Leeds
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
11.5 / 100
Bottom 12%
Better than 12% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
932
Capacity
1,000
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, the school demonstrates a commitment to quality education, reflected in its strong EBacc entry rate of 82%. However, while the GCSE Attainment 8 score of 36.0 places it in the top 92% nationally, only 47% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, which may be a consideration for parents. Overall, there is a solid foundation for academic growth, though some areas may need improvement.
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Last inspected: 2 July 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & 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. | 36.0 | Bottom 8% 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%. | 47% | Bottom 9% 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%. | 24% | Bottom 7% 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%. | 82% | Top 49% 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 49% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British30.7%
Black African7.7%
Other7.2%
Asian Pakistani6.3%
White Other5.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Gypsy/Roma1.0%
Black Other0.8%
Mixed Other0.8%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Indian0.3%
Asian Other0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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53.79525, -1.60796 · LS12 3DS
School details
Local authorityLeeds
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN146363
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.dixonsua.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Dixons Unity Academy rated by Ofsted?
Dixons Unity Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 July 2024.
Is Dixons Unity Academy a good school?
Dixons Unity Academy scores 11.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 12% 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 Unity Academy in GCSEs?
Dixons Unity Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.0. 47% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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