The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.3
3.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
51%
9.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
78%
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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 121 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 49 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 674
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 33.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Trust
- DIXONS ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Kat Lang
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Trinity Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 0JD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCrystal Gardens Primary School
Independent · 838m away
Eden Springs Girls Secondary
Independent · 880m away
Newby Primary School
Primary · 925m away
Horton Park Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Canterbury Nursery School and Centre for Children and Families
Nursery · 1.2km away
Eternal Light
Independent · 1.2km away
Marshfield Primary
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Dixons McMillan Academy's Ofsted rating?
Dixons McMillan Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dixons McMillan Academy?
Dixons McMillan Academy currently has 674 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dixons McMillan Academy take?
Dixons McMillan Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Dixons McMillan Academy?
Dixons McMillan Academy is in Bradford, BD5 0JD, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dixons McMillan Academy have a sixth form?
No, Dixons McMillan Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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