Dixons Allerton Academy
| Type | Other schools / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Rhodesway Bradford West Yorkshire BD8 0DH |
| Phone | 01274089890 |
| Reference Number | 135866 |
Dixons Allerton Academy is currently rated as requiring improvement overall, reflecting challenges in several key areas such as the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership. While the early years and sixth-form provisions are performing well, attendance levels, particularly among secondary students, are significantly low and have hampered some pupils' learning experiences. Concerns around behaviour persist, with some students struggling to meet the school's high expectations, contributing to repeated suspensions and instances of disruptive conduct.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1868 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.36%
Girls: 47.64% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 34.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 36% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 32 | 60 |
| 2 | 35 | 25 | 60 |
| 3 | 38 | 22 | 60 |
| 4 | 35 | 26 | 61 |
| 5 | 29 | 31 | 60 |
| 6 | 29 | 30 | 59 |
| 7 | 115 | 129 | 244 |
| 8 | 127 | 121 | 248 |
| 9 | 124 | 120 | 244 |
| 10 | 140 | 105 | 245 |
| 11 | 141 | 102 | 243 |
| 12 | 44 | 49 | 93 |
| 13 | 32 | 50 | 82 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 78.5% |
| White, British | 2.4% |
| White & Asian | 2.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.1% |
| Indian | 2% |
| Unclassified | 2% |
| Asian, Other | 1.9% |
| White, Other | 1.6% |
| African | 1.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Requires Improvement |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 May 2025 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 May 2024 | School inspection: |
| 26 Jan 2022 | Monitoring visit |
| 05 Mar 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Nov 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 Nov 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Nov 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Oct 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Nov 2010 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Strong early years provision that effectively prepares pupils for secondary education.
- High ambition among staff to support all students, regardless of challenges.
- Effective systems for sharing reading progress among staff.
- Secure identification of SEND pupils and coordinated support from various teams.
- Well-planned PSHCE curriculum addressing important issues.
Areas for Improvement
- Low overall attendance with a significant number of pupils persistently absent.
- Inconsistent behaviour management leading to high suspension rates.
- Variable impact of PSHCE curriculum with some pupils holding negative views about differences.
- Insufficient tracking of pupils' prior knowledge leading to gaps in learning.
- Quality assurance systems lacking focus on the impact of provisions.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2019. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 51 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 69 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 52 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 69 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 46 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 69 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 46 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 50 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 69 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 24 | 19 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 10 |
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 38 | 23 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 69 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 49 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 69 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 47 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 69 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 43 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 69 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 48 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 69 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 47 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 69 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 63 | 6 |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 41.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 37.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 54.2% |
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:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 31.42 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 33.7 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 11.1% |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 55% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 2% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 104 | ||
| Maths | 102 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.6 | ||
| Writing | -2.8 | ||
| Maths | -0.7 |
How many students meet the standards
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 28 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 15 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 144 | 35 |
| Third Preference | 120 | 13 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
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Valley Academy
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Dixons Cottingley Academy
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