Dixons Kings Academy
Bradford, BD7 2AN · Bradford · secondary school
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1st 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 — 9.4/10 against 807 of them, against 8.5/10 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 | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 63.7 · 86 | 30% | 2.56 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.54 · 85 | 25% | 2.13 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 54.7 · 84 | 10% | 0.84 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Dixons Kings Academy overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in May 2024. In 2024/25, 54.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 52.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.54 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 818 pupils against a stated capacity of 800. 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
What support is available for pupils who need extra help in English and maths? How does the school ensure all students have access to extracurricular opportunities?
What Ofsted said about Dixons Kings Academy
Overview
Dixons Kings Academy continues to be an outstanding school, where pupils achieve remarkably well and make progress well above national averages. Leaders maintain extremely high expectations for behaviour and academic progress, resulting in an environment where pupils are thoroughly engaged and feel safe. The school successfully challenges educational and social disadvantage, delivering a highly ambitious curriculum that prepares pupils ambitiously for their next steps.
Strengths
- Pupils display exemplary behaviour, acting with maturity and respect while remaining quiet and compliant in lessons.
- Leaders have meticulously planned a highly ambitious curriculum, sequencing learning effectively to ensure pupils remember more and address misconceptions quickly.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is highly effective, with bespoke curricula ensuring these pupils flourish and make comparable progress.
- Attendance strategies are highly effective, resulting in frequent pupil attendance and a low number of persistently absent pupils.
- Staff workload is managed through shared resources and improved marking policies, while core values of integrity, diligence, and civility are woven throughout the curriculum.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, supported by an open culture where all pupils know the safeguarding team and understand how to keep themselves safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 53.4 |
| 2024/25 | 52.7 |
| 2025/26 | 54.7 |
| 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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