The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.5
5.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
50%
8.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
86%
Source: 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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
96%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 169 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 68 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 904
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 28.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Trust
- DIXONS ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Raouf Mohammed (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2018 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
November 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Curriculum and development visit
March 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Location
Ripley Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 7RR
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Dixons City Academy a selective school?
No. Dixons City Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Dixons City Academy's Ofsted rating?
Dixons City Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dixons City Academy?
Dixons City Academy currently has 904 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dixons City Academy take?
Dixons City Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Dixons City Academy?
Dixons City Academy is in Bradford, BD5 7RR, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dixons City Academy have a sixth form?
No, Dixons City Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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