Dixons Unity Academy
Leeds, LS12 3DS · Leeds · secondary school
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41st of 45 secondary schools in Leeds 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 — 3.2/10 against 310 of them, against 1.6/10 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 | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 29.8 · 15 | 30% | 0.46 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.54 · 14 | 25% | 0.35 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 40.3 · 21 | 10% | 0.21 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Dixons Unity Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 23.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 36.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.54 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (2.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 907 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,000. 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 close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific interventions are in place for students who are falling behind in English and maths? How does the school monitor progress for pupils with similar backgrounds to ensure they continue to outperform the wider cohort?
What Ofsted said about Dixons Unity Academy
Overview
Dixons Unity Academy has made significant progress since its previous inadequate rating, with leaders taking substantial action to improve the quality of education. The report highlights that pupils are acquiring greater knowledge and skills, supported by consistent routines and a strong focus on learning. However, challenges remain regarding behaviour, bullying concerns, and persistently low attendance, which prevent the school from fully realising its high expectations.
Strengths
- Staff have "high expectations for pupils’ learning and behaviour," creating a "strong focus on learning" with consistent teaching approaches.
- The curriculum is "much more securely implemented than before," with pupils in subjects like mathematics and history demonstrating increasing understanding and recall.
- Leaders "foreground the needs of pupils with SEND," providing targeted training and support that is leading to "stronger progress" for these students.
- The school’s alternative provision, ‘Connect’, offers high levels of pastoral and academic support, helping to improve attendance and reduce suspensions for vulnerable pupils.
- Pupils receive thorough guidance on future education and employment, with a strong careers programme designed to "keep aspirations on track."
Areas to improve
- Refine the implementation of the curriculum to address variation in how well learning strategies are used, ensuring deeper learning for all pupils.
- Continue working with pupils to better manage behaviour, as some remain concerned by peer conduct and suspensions remain high.
- Further embed attendance improvement strategies to reduce the number of pupils who are persistently absent and missing out on education.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 33.2 |
| 2024/25 | 36.0 |
| 2025/26 | 40.3 |
| 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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