Dixons Fazakerley Academy
Liverpool, L10 1LB · Liverpool · secondary school
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28th of 30 secondary schools in Liverpool we can score, 33 in total — the rest without enough published data. 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 — 1.0/10 against 338 of them, against 0.5/10 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 | 24.8 · 8 | 30% | 0.23 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -1.08 · 2 | 25% | 0.05 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 35.9 · 7 | 10% | 0.07 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Dixons Fazakerley Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 20.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 33.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -1.08 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement in July 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 737 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,012. 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 plan to raise Attainment 8 scores towards the national median of 44.6? What specific actions are being taken to address the 'Requires improvement' rating from the 2024 inspection? How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores, which are currently below the national baseline?
What Ofsted said about Dixons Fazakerley Academy
Overview
The report states that the school is undergoing a period of significant change, with pupils recognising recent improvements in behaviour and safety. While the trust has raised expectations and introduced an ambitious curriculum, the report notes that "improvements to the curriculum have not been implemented as well as the trust intends," resulting in uneven attainment. The overall effectiveness is judged as "Requires improvement," reflecting ongoing challenges in delivering consistent high-quality education and addressing persistent absence.
Strengths
- Most pupils’ behaviour is "improving rapidly," helping them feel "safer and happier at school than they did in the past."
- The curriculum is "well organised," setting out "exactly what pupils should learn and in what order."
- Pupils receive "skilful support" for reading, helping those who struggle to "catch up with their peers."
- Staff feel "well supported," particularly regarding workload considerations such as "streamlining approaches to marking."
- A "well-considered careers programme" provides a widening range of opportunities to engage with the world of work.
Areas to improve
- The school must implement strategies to address discriminatory language and ensure pupils have "full confidence that staff will deal with" their concerns.
- Staff require better guidance to deliver the curriculum consistently and use information about pupils with SEND effectively to aid access.
- The school should use effective strategies to identify and address "large gaps in their learning" for older pupils and reduce persistent absence.
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 | 33.7 |
| 2024/25 | 33.4 |
| 2025/26 | 35.9 |
| 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
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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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