Dixons McMillan Academy
| Type | Secondary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Trinity Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD5 0JD |
| Phone | 01274089880 |
| Reference Number | 141002 |
Dixons McMillan Academy, which was previously graded as outstanding, is now performing at a good level. The school boasts a supportive environment where positive relationships between staff and pupils contribute significantly to pupil wellbeing. There is a strong emphasis on inclusivity, particularly for students with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), with dedicated spaces like the 'Mountain Rescue' base. The curriculum is well-structured, especially in the early years, aligning with national standards, and there are numerous leadership opportunities for students. However, attendance remains a concern, particularly for students with SEND, indicating room for improvement in this area.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 674 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.23%
Girls: 43.77% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 33.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 33.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 68 | 64 | 132 |
| 8 | 65 | 70 | 135 |
| 9 | 79 | 54 | 133 |
| 10 | 75 | 60 | 135 |
| 11 | 92 | 47 | 139 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 76.9% |
| African | 3.1% |
| Indian | 3% |
| Unclassified | 2.2% |
| Asian, Other | 1.8% |
| White, British | 1.6% |
| White, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 26 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2023 | School inspection: |
| 20 Jun 2017 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong support and guidance for pupils
- High standards of pupil behaviour
- Effective leadership and ambitious curriculum
- Dedicated support for pupils with SEND
- Involvement of pupils in decision-making processes
- Engagement in personal development programs
- Positive relationships fostered among the school community
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils have low attendance rates
- Insufficient extra-curricular opportunities for pupils
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. 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 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 23 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 16 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 17 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 14 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 16 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 13 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 23 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 14 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 15 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 23 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 15 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 13 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 23 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 14 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 23 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 21 | 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:
- 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 47.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 51.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 61.2% |
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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| Second Preference | 271 | 25 |
| Third Preference | 299 | 18 |
| From another Local Authority | 4 | 1 |
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All Saints CofE Primary School
1 Little Horton Green, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 0NG |
0.13 miles |
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Dixons Music Primary
Trinity Road, Bradford, BD5 0BE |
0.14 miles |
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Copthorne Primary School
All Saints' Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 3AY |
0.32 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
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0.35 miles |
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Crystal Gardens Primary School
38 Greaves Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 7PE |
0.52 miles |
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Newby Primary School
Ryan Street, Manchester Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 7DQ |
0.57 miles |
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Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy
Nelson Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 0HD |
0.58 miles |
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Horton Park Primary School
Dawnay Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 9LQ |
0.63 miles |
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Farnham Primary School
Stratford Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 3HU |
0.63 miles |
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Co-op Academy Princeville
Willowfield Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 2AH |
0.7 miles |
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St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Gaythorne Road, West Bowling, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 7HU |
0.71 miles |
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Horton Grange Primary School
Spencer Road, Great Horton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 2EU |
0.74 miles |
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Canterbury Nursery School and Centre for Children and Families
Basil Street, Bradford, BD5 9HL |
0.75 miles |
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St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy
Cross Lane, Great Horton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 3JT |
0.79 miles |
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Marshfield Primary
Thornton Lane, Little Horton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 9DS |
0.84 miles |
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Bowling Park Primary School
New Cross Street, West Bowling, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 8BT |
0.9 miles |
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Bankfoot Primary School
Bolingbroke Street, Bankfoot, Bankfoot Primary School, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 9NR |
0.98 miles |
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Dixons Manningham Academy
Wood Street, Manningham, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD8 8HY |
1.03 miles |
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Southmere Primary Academy
Ewart Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 3NR |
1.04 miles |
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Abbey Green Nursery School
Green Lane, Bradford, BD8 8HT |
1.07 miles |
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Dixons Trinity Academy
Trinity Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 0BE |
0.14 miles |
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Bradford College
Great Horton Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 1AY |
0.32 miles |
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Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford
Bowling Old Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 7JR |
0.48 miles |
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Dixons City Academy
Ripley Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 7RR |
0.53 miles |
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New College Bradford
Nelson Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 0DX |
0.53 miles |
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Eden Springs Girls Secondary
36 Greaves Street, Bradford, BD5 7PE |
0.55 miles |
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Eternal Light
Christopher Street, Off Little Horton Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 9DH |
0.77 miles |
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Bronte Girls' Academy
Bolling Road, East Bowling, Bradford, BD4 7EB |
0.78 miles |
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The Home Study Project Co Pakistan Community and Neighbourhood Assoc
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0.86 miles |
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The Fountain School
109 - 111 New Cross Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, Bradford, BD5 8BP |
0.88 miles |
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Co-op Academy Grange
Co-Op Academy Grange, Haycliffe Lane, Bradford, BD5 9ET |
0.98 miles |
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Dixons Kings Academy
Northside Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 2AN |
1 miles |
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Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford
Syedna Way, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD8 9AR |
1.1 miles |
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Co-op Academy Southfield
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1.1 miles |
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Prism Independent School
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1.18 miles |
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Valley Academy
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1.28 miles |
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1.35 miles |
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1.35 miles |
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Bradford Academy
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1.41 miles |
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Carlton Bolling
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1.5 miles |