Dixons Kings Academy
| Type | Secondary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Northside Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD7 2AN |
| Phone | 01274089910 |
| Reference Number | 137277 |
Dixons Kings Academy is recognized as an outstanding school, continuing to deliver exceptional educational outcomes and maintaining high expectations for student behavior and academic achievement. The school's commitment to challenging educational and social disadvantage in the north is apparent in its curriculum and support systems, especially for students with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The positive school environment is reflected in the exemplary behavior of pupils, who feel safe and are thoroughly engaged in their learning.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 832 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.57%
Girls: 45.43% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 28.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 26.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 81 | 83 | 164 |
| 8 | 82 | 80 | 162 |
| 9 | 93 | 72 | 165 |
| 10 | 105 | 69 | 174 |
| 11 | 93 | 74 | 167 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 80.3% |
| Indian | 3.2% |
| White & Asian | 2.2% |
| African | 2% |
| Asian, Other | 1.9% |
| Unclassified | 1.7% |
| White, British | 1.1% |
| White, Other | 0.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 17 Apr 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Apr 2024 | School inspection |
| 26 Jan 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Apr 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 09 Dec 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Feb 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 26 Apr 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Exceptional pupil achievement well above national averages.
- High expectations for pupil behavior and academic progress.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND.
- Engaging and ambitious curriculum with deep dives in key subjects.
- Strong focus on personal development and leadership opportunities.
- Consistently applied behavior system contributing to a focused learning environment.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 52.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 54.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 69.5% |
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 | 289 | 16 |
| Third Preference | 243 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 4 | 0 |
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