Dixons McMillan Academy
Bradford, BD5 0JD · Bradford · secondary school
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10th 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 — 7.7/10 against 575 of them, against 5.9/10 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 | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 53.1 · 69 | 30% | 2.08 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.16 · 38 | 25% | 0.95 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 52.2 · 78 | 10% | 0.78 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Dixons McMillan Academy overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in November 2023. In 2024/25, 51.1% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 47.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.16 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly 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 (7.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 665 pupils against a stated capacity of 670. 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 improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific extracurricular opportunities are available to students?
What Ofsted said about Dixons McMillan Academy
Overview
Dixons McMillan Academy is a secondary school where pupils value the support and guidance they receive, fostering positive relationships. The report highlights that staff work hard to get to know pupils, ensuring that those with special educational needs and/or disabilities are included in school life. Leaders have high ambitions for pupils, with a curriculum matched to national aims and consistent teaching strategies that help staff identify and address gaps in knowledge.
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and benefit from high behaviour standards, with routines followed consistently well and underpinned by "kindness and care".
- Staff use effective assessment strategies, such as 'Do Now' tasks and mini whiteboards, to quickly check understanding and adapt teaching, particularly for pupils with SEND.
- There are clear systems to identify weaker readers, including phonics teaching and 'reading for pleasure' events, which help develop pupils' enjoyment of reading.
- A comprehensive personal development programme promotes tolerance and respect, with pupils participating in culture days and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme.
- The Local Academy Board and trustees are effective at holding leaders to account, and the vast majority of staff are proud to work at the school.
Areas to improve
- The school must work to improve pupils’ attendance, as too many are persistently absent and miss important learning.
- The school must ensure there are more opportunities for pupils in key stage 4 to participate in extra-curricular activities beyond the academic curriculum.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 47.8 |
| 2024/25 | 47.3 |
| 2025/26 | 52.2 |
| 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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