The short version
Secondary. 36% capacity.
- This school does not have a sixth form
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 46% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
31% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 19 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 252
- Capacity
- 36%
- FSM
- 45.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Trust
- DIXONS ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jo Whitworth
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
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Location
Greenbrow Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M23 2SX
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Dixons Newall Green Academy a selective school?
No. Dixons Newall Green Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Dixons Newall Green Academy?
Dixons Newall Green Academy currently has 252 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dixons Newall Green Academy take?
Dixons Newall Green Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Dixons Newall Green Academy?
Dixons Newall Green Academy is in Manchester, M23 2SX, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dixons Newall Green Academy have a sixth form?
No, Dixons Newall Green Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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