Dixons Music Primary
Bradford, BD5 0BE · Bradford · primary school
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32nd of 156 primary schools in Bradford we can score, 157 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 5.3/10 against 3,211 of them, against 5.0/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.86 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.35 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Dixons Music Primary overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 8.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in September 2022. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the Dixons Athletic Event and the Journey virtual art exhibition.
Getting in
The published school roll is 420 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 who fall below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Dixons Athletic Event? How does the school maintain its Outstanding rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Dixons Music Primary
Overview
Dixons Music Primary continues to be an outstanding school, described as a ‘remarkable’ place where ‘excellence is a habit’. The report highlights a united community with high expectations for behaviour and attendance, where pupils are supported to develop a ‘thirst for learning’ and live the values of ‘hard work, independence and enjoyment’.
Strengths
- Leaders have developed an ‘ambitious curriculum’ that is carefully planned, ensuring pupils know what they need to remember and can link new learning to prior knowledge.
- Reading is prioritised effectively; children in the early years are ‘immersed in language’, rapidly develop phonics skills, and older pupils requiring support are ‘swiftly identified’ and helped to catch up.
- Staff use assessment to provide ‘carefully planned interventions’ and clear support plans, enabling pupils with special educational needs to successfully access the curriculum alongside peers.
- Behaviour is exemplary, with a ‘sense of purposeful calm’ in classrooms; bullying is ‘very rare’, and pupils are confident to report concerns.
- The school’s music specialism enriches learning, with pupils contributing significantly to the wider community, such as writing the anthem for Bradford’s ‘City of Culture’ bid.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training, recognising signs of risk, and reporting concerns swiftly to ensure pupils are kept safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 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
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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