Dixons City Academy
Bradford, BD5 7RR · Bradford · secondary school
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2nd 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 — 8.8/10 against 740 of them, against 7.6/10 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 | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 57.1 · 77 | 30% | 2.31 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.33 · 74 | 25% | 1.86 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 52.5 · 79 | 10% | 0.79 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Dixons City Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 49.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.33 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in November 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 892 pupils against a stated capacity of 900. 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 curriculum support pupils in reaching the 50.3% benchmark for English and maths? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about Dixons City Academy
Overview
Dixons City Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection, continuing to offer pupils an "exceptional education." The school fosters a "calm, purposeful atmosphere" where staff and pupils "love learning," and successfully supports all learners, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to excel.
Strengths
- Teachers possess "exceptionally strong subject knowledge" and effectively model subject-specific vocabulary, enabling pupils to use terms with precision.
- Reading is a key priority; pupils value reading opportunities and gain the skills to become "confident, fluent readers" through targeted staff support.
- Behaviour is described as "excellent," with pupils understanding high expectations and following instructions promptly in a disruption-free environment.
- The school provides an "impressive range of wider opportunities," including performing arts, sports, and residential visits, which develop pupils' confidence and talents.
- Leaders "relentlessly focus on staff well-being," and the school is skilled at identifying and providing bespoke support for pupils’ academic and pastoral needs.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 51.8 |
| 2024/25 | 49.5 |
| 2025/26 | 52.5 |
| 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
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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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