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Dixons Croxteth Academy
Carr Lane East, Croxteth, Liverpool, Merseyside, L11 4SG, Liverpool
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
1.2 / 100
Bottom 1%
Better than 1% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Inadequate
Pupils
405
Capacity
600
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
68%
Summary
With an Ofsted rating of Inadequate and a LocaleIQ score placing it in the bottom 1% of schools, this secondary academy faces significant challenges. GCSE results show a low Attainment 8 score of 31.6, with only 31% of students achieving a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, indicating areas for improvement in academic performance. However, the school does have a notable EBacc entry rate of 63%, suggesting some commitment to a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 14 January 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: InadequatePersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: InadequateLeadership & Management: Inadequate
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. | 31.6 | Bottom 2% 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%. | 31% | Bottom 1% 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%. | 16% | Bottom 1% 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%. | 63% | Bottom 15% 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%. | 8% | Bottom 15% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British64.9%
Black African9.1%
White Other7.9%
Asian Other4.7%
Asian Indian2.2%
Mixed W+B African2.0%
Black Other1.7%
Asian Chinese1.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Other0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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53.44747, -2.90687 · L11 4SG
School details
Local authorityLiverpool
RegionNorth West
URN149530
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.dixonscr.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Dixons Croxteth Academy rated by Ofsted?
Dixons Croxteth Academy was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 January 2020.
Is Dixons Croxteth Academy a good school?
Dixons Croxteth Academy scores 1.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 1% 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 Croxteth Academy in GCSEs?
Dixons Croxteth Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 31.6. 31% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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