The short version
Below-average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 31.6 vs national 43.8)
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 53% 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
31.6
12.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
16%
26.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
63%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 25 days per year on average — over a month of school.
38% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
9% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 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
- 405
- Capacity
- 68%
- FSM
- 53.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- Trust
- DIXONS ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Iain Duggan
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Carr Lane East, Croxteth, Liverpool, Merseyside, L11 4SG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt John Bosco Arts College
Secondary · 541m away
Ellergreen Nursery School and Childcare Centre
Nursery · 882m away
St Teresa of Lisieux Catholic Primary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Croxteth Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Wellesbourne Community Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Ranworth Square Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Our Lady and St Philomena's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Dixons Croxteth Academy?
Dixons Croxteth Academy currently has 405 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dixons Croxteth Academy take?
Dixons Croxteth Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Dixons Croxteth Academy?
Dixons Croxteth Academy is in Liverpool, L11 4SG, in the Liverpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dixons Croxteth Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Dixons Croxteth Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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