Dixons Cottingley Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Cottingley New Road Bingley BD16 1TZ |
| Phone | 01274089900 |
| Reference Number | 146198 |
Dixons Cottingley Academy is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in all areas assessed by inspectors. This is the first inspection since the school opened, and it demonstrates strong leadership with high aspirations for students. The school offers a broad academic curriculum, effectively catering to the diverse needs of its students, including those with special educational needs. Students are engaged and well-behaved, showing respect towards their peers and teachers. Extra-curricular activities further enhance the educational experience, allowing pupils to explore various interests and future pathways.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 862 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 59.4%
Girls: 40.6% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 35% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 24.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 102 | 66 | 168 |
| 8 | 98 | 78 | 176 |
| 9 | 102 | 71 | 173 |
| 10 | 104 | 67 | 171 |
| 11 | 106 | 68 | 174 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 74.6% |
| White, British | 3.2% |
| White, Other | 3% |
| White & Asian | 2.8% |
| Asian, Other | 2.6% |
| African | 2.3% |
| Indian | 2.1% |
| Unclassified | 1.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 15 Nov 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Nov 2022 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong academic curriculum focused on high expectations.
- Teachers have good subject knowledge and employ effective routines.
- Positive behaviour management with rare instances of bullying.
- Effective safeguarding measures in place.
- Diverse extra-curricular activities available for students.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent use of assessment data by teachers leading to some gaps in learning.
- High rates of suspensions, particularly among vulnerable pupils including those with SEND.
- Attendance rates have been too high, requiring further improvement.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 46.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 46.8% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 59.1% |
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 | 85 | 39 |
| Third Preference | 102 | 23 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
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