Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford

Dixons Free Sixth Form is performing exceptionally well, achieving an 'Outstanding' rating across all inspection categories. Since its establishment in 2019 as the first standalone sixth form in the Dixons Academies Trust, it has demonstrated a commitment to fostering high standards and ambitious aspirations among its students. The college serves a diverse student body, many of whom come from disadvantaged backgrounds, effectively breaking down barriers to education and preparing them for successful futures in higher education and beyond.

Strengths

• Students achieve high qualifications and are well-prepared for higher education.
• The curriculum is carefully crafted to combine academic rigor with enrichment opportunities.
• Strong governance supports high standards and accountability.
• Teachers provide consistently high-quality instruction and individualized support.
• Students develop personal skills and are engaged in their community.
• Effective safeguarding measures ensure a secure learning environment.

In 2024–25, 0.0% of pupils at Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford were suspended at least once (nationally 7.3%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford had 29.1 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for secondary schools was 16.7). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 17.3% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.1%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26, 2.9% of pupils at Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford were on SEN support (nationally 14.1%) and 0.2% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 3.5%).

Pupils by main type of need

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded secondary schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2024–25 Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford received £7,288 and spent £7,057 for each of its 1,258 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £784,000 (£623 per pupil).

Across all 21 schools of Dixons Academies Trust, income was £8,572 and spending £8,488 per pupil.

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24). Academy figures include a share of the trust's central services, shared out by pupil numbers, and are rounded to the nearest £1,000. Premises costs were defined differently from 2024, so compare them across that gap with care.

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Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford is part of Dixons Academies Trust, which runs 21 schools. The nearest others:

• Dixons City Academy Bradford
• Dixons Trinity Academy Bradford
• Dixons Music Primary Bradford
• Dixons McMillan Academy Bradford
• Dixons Manningham Academy Bradford
• Dixons Kings Academy Bradford
• Dixons Marchbank Primary Bradford
• Dixons Allerton Academy Bradford
• Dixons Cottingley Academy Bingley
• Dixons Unity Academy Leeds

What is Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford is Outstanding, from an inspection in July 2023.

When was Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford last inspected by Ofsted?

Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford was last inspected in July 2023.

How many pupils does Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford have?

Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford has 1,238 pupils on roll.

What age range does Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford cover?

Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford for pupils aged 16 to 19.

Where is Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford?

Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford is at Bowling Old Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 7JR.