The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 87% capacity.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 34.4 vs national 43.8)
- 49% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
34.4
9.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
21%
20.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
77%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.29
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
79%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
71%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
15%
Based on 185 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 22 days per year on average — over a month of school.
31% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 88 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,230
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 49.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- Trust
- DIXONS ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Adam Samy
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Queens Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside, L13 5UQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBroadgreen Primary
Primary · 387m away
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 738m away
King's Northway Primary Academy
Primary · 805m away
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Childwall Sports & Science Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Rudston Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Malvern Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Our Lady of Good Help Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Dixons Broadgreen Academy a selective school?
No. Dixons Broadgreen Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Dixons Broadgreen Academy?
Dixons Broadgreen Academy currently has 1,230 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dixons Broadgreen Academy take?
Dixons Broadgreen Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Dixons Broadgreen Academy?
Dixons Broadgreen Academy is in Liverpool, L13 5UQ, in the Liverpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dixons Broadgreen Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Dixons Broadgreen Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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