Dixons Allerton Academy
Bradford, BD8 0DH · Bradford · all-through school
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25th of 35 secondary schools in Bradford we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.9/10 against 587 of them, against 3.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 5 | 35% | 0.19 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 39.0 · 35 | 30% | 1.05 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.22 · 33 | 25% | 0.83 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 41.9 · 28 | 10% | 0.28 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Dixons Allerton Academy overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Requires improvement in a June 2024 inspection. In 2024/25, 37.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 41.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.22 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,775 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,885. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific actions are being taken to address the Requires improvement rating? How does the curriculum prepare students for the next stage of education?
What Ofsted said about Dixons Allerton Academy
Overview
The report states that the school’s overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership are all judged as ‘Requires improvement’. However, it highlights that the early years and sixth-form provisions are ‘Good’, with adults showing “high ambition for all pupils” and a clear commitment to success.
Strengths
- Early years provision is “very strong”, with adults who “know the children very well” and interact “expertly” to develop rich knowledge.
- Sixth-form provision is ‘Good’, with teachers explaining concepts clearly and supporting pupils to be successful in external assessments.
- There are “secure systems” for identifying pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), with detailed support plans in place.
- The primary phase prepares pupils well for secondary education, leading to better attendance and behaviour for those who transition.
- Reading is prioritised from the start, with pupils reading daily to an adult and strong information-sharing systems.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must accelerate work to improve attendance for the “very high” number of persistently absent pupils in the secondary phase.
- The school should review behaviour management to ensure effective support for pupils who struggle with self-control and face repeated suspensions.
- Teachers must routinely check for and address gaps in pupils’ prior knowledge to prevent learning difficulties from growing.
- Leaders need to review the implementation of the PSHCE curriculum to ensure all pupils appreciate difference and treat others with respect.
- Quality assurance systems should focus more on impact rather than just checking processes to better evaluate provision effectiveness.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 43.4 |
| 2024/25 | 41.7 |
| 2025/26 | 41.9 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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