Dixons City Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Ripley Street Bradford West Yorkshire BD5 7RR |
| Phone | 01274089850 |
| Reference Number | 130909 |
Dixons City Academy continues to maintain the high standards established in its previous outstanding inspection. The school fosters a positive learning environment where students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), thrive academically and socially. With a strong commitment to its core values of respect, integrity, and determination, the staff and students engage actively in a variety of educational programs and extracurricular activities, enhancing their overall school experience. The principal and leadership team have effectively supported the ongoing development of the school, ensuring that pupils are well-prepared for their next steps after graduation.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 904 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 57.96%
Girls: 42.04% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 28.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 35.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 103 | 80 | 183 |
| 8 | 102 | 74 | 176 |
| 9 | 97 | 85 | 182 |
| 10 | 114 | 70 | 184 |
| 11 | 108 | 71 | 179 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 62.7% |
| White, British | 8.1% |
| African | 5.2% |
| Indian | 3.7% |
| White, Other | 3.5% |
| White & Asian | 3.1% |
| Unclassified | 2.8% |
| Asian, Other | 2.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2024 | School inspection |
| 27 Nov 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jan 2018 | Short inspection |
| 21 May 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 10 Nov 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 02 Mar 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 20 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- High expectations for all pupils and strong educational outcomes.
- Exceptional support for pupils with SEND, fostering their academic growth.
- Calm and purposeful atmosphere that promotes focused learning.
- Wide variety of clubs, trips, and leadership opportunities for pupils.
- Strong subject knowledge among teachers, enhancing student understanding.
- Effective identification and support for pupils needing extra help.
- Excellent behaviour standards among pupils.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 49.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 50.3% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 63.1% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 302 | 10 |
| Third Preference | 337 | 14 |
| From another Local Authority | 13 | 3 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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Newby Primary School
Ryan Street, Manchester Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 7DQ |
0.15 miles |
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St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Gaythorne Road, West Bowling, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 7HU |
0.18 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Park Lane, Park Lane Bd5 0rb, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 0RB |
0.2 miles |
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Crystal Gardens Primary School
38 Greaves Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 7PE |
0.3 miles |
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Bowling Park Primary School
New Cross Street, West Bowling, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 8BT |
0.39 miles |
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Dixons Music Primary
Trinity Road, Bradford, BD5 0BE |
0.43 miles |
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All Saints CofE Primary School
1 Little Horton Green, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 0NG |
0.44 miles |
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Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy
Nelson Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 0HD |
0.52 miles |
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Marshfield Primary
Thornton Lane, Little Horton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 9DS |
0.59 miles |
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Bankfoot Primary School
Bolingbroke Street, Bankfoot, Bankfoot Primary School, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 9NR |
0.59 miles |
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Horton Park Primary School
Dawnay Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 9LQ |
0.73 miles |
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery
Ivy House Road, Bradford, BD5 8FG |
0.74 miles |
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Copthorne Primary School
All Saints' Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 3AY |
0.75 miles |
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Canterbury Nursery School and Centre for Children and Families
Basil Street, Bradford, BD5 9HL |
0.83 miles |
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Bradford Beacon School
Yorkshire Drive, Rooley Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 8LJ |
0.99 miles |
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St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy
Cross Lane, Great Horton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 3JT |
1 miles |
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Farnham Primary School
Stratford Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 3HU |
1.04 miles |
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Southmere Primary Academy
Ewart Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 3NR |
1.09 miles |
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Horton Grange Primary School
Spencer Road, Great Horton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 2EU |
1.14 miles |
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Wibsey Primary School
North Road, Wibsey, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD6 1RL |
1.16 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford
Bowling Old Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 7JR |
0.16 miles |
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Eden Springs Girls Secondary
36 Greaves Street, Bradford, BD5 7PE |
0.33 miles |
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The Fountain School
109 - 111 New Cross Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, Bradford, BD5 8BP |
0.35 miles |
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Dixons Trinity Academy
Trinity Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 0BE |
0.43 miles |
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Dixons McMillan Academy
Trinity Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 0JD |
0.53 miles |
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Bronte Girls' Academy
Bolling Road, East Bowling, Bradford, BD4 7EB |
0.59 miles |
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Eternal Light
Christopher Street, Off Little Horton Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 9DH |
0.61 miles |
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New College Bradford
Nelson Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 0DX |
0.61 miles |
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Bradford College
Great Horton Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 1AY |
0.74 miles |
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Oastlers School
Flockton Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD4 7RH |
0.91 miles |
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Co-op Academy Grange
Co-Op Academy Grange, Haycliffe Lane, Bradford, BD5 9ET |
0.92 miles |
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Bradford Academy
Lister Avenue, Bradford, BD4 7QS |
0.97 miles |
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Co-op Academy Southfield
Haycliffe Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 9ET |
1.04 miles |
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Bradford Forster Academy
Fenby Avenue, Bradford, BD4 8RG |
1.34 miles |
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The Home Study Project Co Pakistan Community and Neighbourhood Assoc
White Abbey Road, Bradford, BD8 8EJ |
1.34 miles |
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Darul Uloom Dawatul Imaan
Harry Street, Off Wakefield Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD4 9PH |
1.34 miles |
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Dixons Kings Academy
Northside Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 2AN |
1.45 miles |
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Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford
Syedna Way, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD8 9AR |
1.63 miles |
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Carlton Bolling
Undercliffe Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD3 0DU |
1.67 miles |
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Broadbeck Learning Centre
Brearcliffe Drive, Buttershaw, Bradford, West Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, BD6 2LE |
1.69 miles |